This condition is caused by an irritation of the intercostal nerve due to a misalignment dysfunction at the thoracic segments and to a lesser extent the corresponding rib. Patients usually describes of a linear sharp pain following the rib towards the front of the...
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Short Leg deficiencies
Is not common to find perfect symmetrical leg length, we all have a certain degree of discrepancies between the right and left leg and in most cases, it does not create any issues. Up to 6 mm differences our body is able to adapt well without causing any biomechanical...
Scoliosis
There are two types of scoliosis, functional and structural Structural There is an anatomical deformity on the vertebral bone causing the vertebral column to bend naturally to the side to accommodate the deformity. This condition is not possible to revert only with...
Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is made up by several nerve roots from L4 to S3, therefore misalignment in any of these spinal segments may contribute to the cause of the sciatica. Patients usually reports of a sharp linear type of pain from the lower back down into the lower...
Rib misalignment syndrome
The ribs articulate with the vertebral segments on the back and joins the sternum at the front. Due to the constant back and forth movement of the ribs from breathing allied with a poor posture and thoracic misalignment, rib issue is a common condition seen among...
Lumbar/Pelvic neuropathies
Is Important to highlight that the nerves described in all lumbar/pelvic neuropathies may be also comprised and entrapped at the level of the hip region, hence the hip evaluation and treatment should be incorporated when dealing with patients with lumbar/pelvic...
Hyper lordotic spine
The Spinal column depend on 4 essential curves to maintain its shock absorption properties and overall protection. The idea curve for each section of the spine is 60 degree. There are two primary curves and two secondary curves. The primary curves are the first ones...
Flat spine
The Spinal column depend on 4 essential curves to maintain its shock absorption properties and overall protection. The idea curve for each section of the spine is 60 degree. There are two primary curves and two secondary curves. The primary curves are the first ones...
Cervicogenic headaches
There is an intrinsic neurological attempt to maintain the eyes in a horizontal level and as a result the upper neck segments are constant adapting to maintain proper neck and head position, this contributes to the high compensatory misalignments seen in this region....