The transverse may then be found as in the Dorsals; it should lie even with the interspace above the spinous process, deeply overlaid with strong muscles. When the transverse has been located by a deep, probing movement of the fingers, place adjusting hand, pisiform on transverse, close to the spinous process for greater solidity and fingers extending downward and outward from the midspinal line parallel with the lower rib curve. If the adjuster stands on the side of the patient opposite to the transverse to be moved the hand opposite the palpating hand becomes the contact hand, as in other moves. But if the posterior transverse is on the same side with the adjuster, a change of hands is made and the palpating hand becomes contact hand. To accomplish this the adjuster must turn and face away from the patient with arm extended straight downward to the contact. After contact is made the remaining hand reinforces the adjusting hand by gripping the wrist. Movement In making the contact press downward, deeply and firmly, so as to crowd the muscles aside and place the pisiform directly _upon_ the transverse. Movement is given after the patient’s body has been swung downward for a considerable distance, and is sharp and decisive, directed straight toward the floor. LUMBAR DOUBLE TRANSVERSE MOVE A movement sometimes applied to posterior or postero-rotary Lumbars. Palpation and Contact From the spinous, find first the more posterior transverse and make contact with it, since most force must be directed there. Stand facing patient’s head and place right hand on right transverse and left hand on left. Contact point in this move is the tuberosity of the scaphoid with the posterior surface of the transverse. Fingers curve away from median line so as to avoid the rib curve. Movement After heavy, steady pressure downward, force is delivered with a quick, throwing movement, most force on the posterior side. THE “SPREAD” MOVE Upon the theory that when two forces are simultaneously applied, the one to drive some vertebra cephalad (by its spinous process) and the other to drive some lower vertebra caudad, the intervening vertebrae tend, if anterior, to be drawn outward or toward a more posterior position, this move is predicated. The author does not believe that it accomplishes its purpose, but will briefly describe it for the benefit of those who do. Position Patient is placed over a roll which rests under the thighs so as to flex thighs and pelvis on the Lumbar spine, or an adjustable table is so tilted, both sections sloping downward from the middle, as to accomplish the same result. Contact