Hello Professionally Integrated. Here is a great neurosurgical paper that validates what we do. They explain why imaging is important, why spine shape is important,...
READ MOREHello Professionally Integrated, Here is an interesting paper where they looked at cervical spine alignment and upper cervical spine measurements on x-ray and basilar invagination. This is another paper that helps us understand the importance of measuring x-rays as well as other pathologies that may be present in patients that we see on an everyday basis that have gone mis-… Read More
Car crashes and trauma can cause a reversed cervical curve. Being able to identify and treat this problem may require ongoing appropriate care and treatment and patient education. Here is a study that shows how a straight neck (not even kyphotic) increases pressure on the facets and discs by a large factor, including areas of the brain and decreases ROM… Read More
Hello Professionally integrated, This is a great paper to discuss with your “shoulder pain” patients and with the shoulder orthopedists in your area for better referrals and co-management. Why take a full body approach? Well, here is a study that shows an increased thoracic kyphosis causes pain and decreased shoulder ROM. Many structures may have a direct, or indirect role… Read More