From a martial Arts column.
The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that controls movement and feeling for arms, forearms and hands. It runs from the side of the neck down through the shoulders. Many martial arts and self-defense classes teach students how to strike the brachial plexus origin to stun an opponent.
Difficulty: Easy Instructions
Find the brachial plexus origin
1.Step 1
Find the spot on either side of the neck where the neck and shoulders meet. The brachial plexus for the right side of the body begins on the right-hand side where the neck and shoulder meets; the spot on the left-hand side controls the left side of the body.
2.Step 2
Target either side of the neck just above the spot where the neck and shoulder meets to find the brachial plexus origin.
3.Step 3
Apply pressure to this spot to cause pain, mental stunning, interrupt motor activity to the affected arm and cause temporary dysfunction on one side of the upper body. Even mild pressure can cause brief periods of unconsciousness and temporary inability to move the arm.
(Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
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Re: (Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
i suppose if someone wants to know what its like, that could give them the idea 
~Mel/23/LOBPI
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Re: (Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
Was this Spocks Move??
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karategirl1kyu
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Re: (Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
very possibly, that could be funnny... and we could call it that!
~Mel/23/LOBPI
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Re: (Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
Oh my !!! That is so Spock................. Too bad, when I was watching the show, I never realized it was my brachial plexus that was injured... Since this was such a "rare" injury... LOL...
Was that what they called his Vulcan death grip?
Was that what they called his Vulcan death grip?
Kath robpi/adult
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richinma2005
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Re: (Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
That be the one. But he just usually stunned people....
Just like the docs have stunned people for years...lol
Just like the docs have stunned people for years...lol
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Re: (Humor).....how about just pulling on the head?
HEH, HEH HEH!!! "Spock Manuver " it is! 
HUGS all around--HUGS HEAL!
HUGS all around--HUGS HEAL!
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI