If the foundation of a house shifts from its normal structural alignment, the resulting damage can be devastating: cracked walls, creaky floorboards, and jammed windows.
Similar to the foundation of a house, structural damage to the spine may be the underlying cause of a myriad of Secondary Conditions (pain or symptoms). Someone with structural problems often presents with these Secondary Conditions:
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Secondary Conditions
Related to Poor Structure
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Arm Pain
(Upper & Lower)
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Migraine Headaches
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Asymmetry
(Ex: Low Shoulder)
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Muscle Spasm
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Bone Spurs
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Muscle Tension
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Muscular Imbalance
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Cervical Canal Stenosis
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Neck Pain
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Cervical Myelopathy
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Numbness/Tingling
(Arms & Hands)
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Decreased Range of Motion
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Pinched Nerve
(Nerve Impingement Syndrome)
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Posture-Related Issues
(Including Poor Appearance)
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Degenerative Joint Disease
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Rotator Cuff Issues
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Digestive Conditions
(Including Reflux)
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Shoulder Pain
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Disc Herniation
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Sinus Conditions
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Dizziness
(Cervicogenic Vertigo)
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Sinus Conditions
Spinal Decay
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Dowager’s Hump
(”Granny Hump”)
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Strength-Related Issues
(Decreased Grip Strength)
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Fatigue
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Tendinitis
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Fibromyalgia
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Tennis Elbow
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Golfer’s Elbow
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Headaches (Variety)
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TMJ
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Hearing Difficulties
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Upper Back Pain
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Itchiness
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Vision Issues
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Low Back Pain
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Wrist Pain
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Mid-Back Pain
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There are four signs that are clear indicators of a structural problem. They include: 1) Compressed Disc, 2) Damaged Vertebra, 3) Loss of Curve, 4) Anterior Head Syndrome
