![]() ![]() ![]() The trial demonstrated: 1) That sagittal curve alignment could be changed using mirror image traction and 2) spinal manipulative therapy on its own did not demonstrate changes is spinal curves. In 1994 the first non-randomized trial was published using CBP® methods to restore cervical lordosis. Mirror-Image® means putting the spine in the exact opposite position as the spinal displacement. CBP focuses on correcting spine alignment through Mirror-Image® rehab methods involve exercises, spinal adjustments and mechanical traction. Is spine alignment correctable?Ĭhiropractic BioPhysics (CBP®) is chiropractic technique that focuses on restoring normal posture and spine alignment as its primary goals, while simultaneously improving pain and functional outcomes. New research is constantly coming out demonstrating how spine alignment is link to health and functionality. The evidence that demonstrates abnormal spinal alignment and balance is associated with pain, disability and poor health related quality of life. Individuals with scoliosis have been found to have twice the incidence of back pain when compared to normal controls. Hyperkyphotic individuals also have higher mortality rates.įlattening of the curve in the lumbar spine has also been found to be positively associated with back pain. Thoracic hyperkhyphosis is associated with increased risk of several problems including increased risk of cardiovascular problems, pulmonary problems, increased risk of compression fracture of the spine and predictor of loss of physical function. Additionally, the average adult head weighs between 12-15lbs, for every inch of anterior head translation the work required by posterior cervical spine muscles is effectively increase by a factor of 10, leading to chronic muscle tension, muscle fatigue and pain. With a loss or reversal of the normal cervical curve the increased weight on disc leads to degenerative disc disease. ![]() In a normal cervical spine approximately 1/3 of the weight of the head is loaded vertebral body and disc and 2/3rds is on the posterior column with the weight on the facet joints. Loss or reversals of cervical lordosis is also correlated to degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine. Hypolordosis (decreased neck curve) and cervical kyphosis (reversal of the normal cervical curve) have been associated with increased neck pain. Anterior head translation also has a strong correlation with temporal mandibular joint dysfunction. Anterior head translation (forward head posture) is correlated with increased likelihood of headaches, migraines, decreased cervical range of motion, chronic neck tension, etc. Once normal spinal alignment is defined then we can discuss the consequences of being abnormal. Integrative Sports Medicine out of the office and on the field!.Do You Have to Be an Athlete to See a Sports Medicine Physician?.Stem Cell Therapy: The REAL thing and the NOT REAL thing.Importance of Posture and Spine Alignment and its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life.Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rotator Cuff Partial Tears.What We Know: ACL Injury Prevention Programs.How to Diagnose and Treat a Rotator Cuff Tear without Surgery.Independent Medical Examinations - by Dr. ![]()
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