Apr 17, 2021
The Body’s Neutral State When the body is at a neutral state (or how it’s designed to move), it is balanced in an upright position, with the head squarely centered on the neck between the shoulders. Moving downward, the spine is fairly straight with slight curvatures...
Apr 17, 2021
What are Elevated Shoulders? Having elevated shoulders refers to the movement distortion where the shoulder complex and muscles are raised up above the neutral alignment due to muscular strength imbalances around the rib cage and back muscles (rhomboids and...
Apr 17, 2021
What is Excessive Kyphosis? Excessive kyphosis refers to the movement distortion where there is an exaggerated forward tilt and rounding of the thoracic spine (located below the neck and above the rib cage) and shoulders, often referred to as having a “hunchback”. A...
Apr 17, 2021
What is Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome? The hip joint, of the weight-bearing ball and socket variety, is responsible for the hinging and extension movements of the upper portion of the leg. It is comprised of the thigh bone (femur) and the pelvic socket...
Apr 17, 2021
What is a Flared Rib Cage? When the bottom half of the rib cage is in neutral alignment with the spine, it is positioned inwards and downwards. However, if the core muscles are weak, there can be excessive curvature of the lower spine (lordosis) which can pull the rib...
Apr 17, 2021
What is Forward Head Posture? Forward head posture refers to a compensation pattern where the head (suboccipital muscles) is tilted forward and downward putting strain on the neck (cervical spine). It is usually caused by sedentary lifestyles and frequently looking...
