Apr 30, 2021
What are Uneven Shoulders? In a neutral state, the shoulders should sit evenly on top of the rib cage. The rib cage, the supportive foundation for the diaphragm and lungs, is essential for optimal breathing and efficient energy use. However, when the rib cage becomes...
Apr 30, 2021
What is Upper Cross Syndrome Upper cross syndrome refers to a compensation pattern where the shoulder girdle becomes unstable in which the upper back and head have an exaggerated forward tilt (think of a hunchbacked posture with the head positioned forward). This can...
Apr 30, 2021
What Is Winged Scapula The shoulder region, comprised of the shoulder blade (scapulae) and the collarbone (clavicle), act as a supportive stabilizer for the chest muscles (pectorals and trapezius), muscles around the side of the ribcage (serratus anterior), and the...
Apr 17, 2021
What Are Rounded Shoulders? Rounded shoulders refer to a muscular strength imbalance between the shoulder and chest muscles. It is when there is a “rounding” of the shoulders due to an excessive internal rotation at the shoulder blade (scapula) and a restriction of...
Apr 17, 2021
The basis for most compensation patterns start out from inefficient upright movement (walking and running). How we stand and walk for extended periods of time can create foot problems, especially in the arch, because of hard, flat surfaces and unsupportive shoes. When...
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...
