Subluxation Practice Test

In Tytron mastoid readings, the order you use matters because it sets a stable reference point for comparing autonomic responses. Starting with the right mastoid paired to the right side first establishes the baseline under the conventional protocol. This consistency helps minimize changes that can occur simply from doing the first measurement (order effects or small adaptation), so the subsequent readings—whether you switch sides or compare left-to-left—are interpreted against a reliable starting point. Practitioners favor this starting sequence because it provides a uniform frame of reference, making asymmetries easier to spot and results more comparable across sessions.