Spine and Posture

Spine

StructureOrganSpinal Nerve Associated MusclesMuscles

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Rectus Capitis; Longus Capitis; Omohyoid; Thyrohyoid; Geniohyoid

Levator Scapulae; Diaphragm; Trapezius; Neck Extensors & Suboccipitals

Rectus Capitis; Omohyoid; Sternohyoid; Sternothyroid

Rhomboids; Levator Scapulae; Diaphragm; Trapezius; Neck Extensors & Suboccipitals

Rhomboids; Supraspinatus; Infraspinatus; Subscapularis; Deltoids; Biceps;Brachioradialis; Serratus Anterior; PMS; PMC; Pec Minor; Teres Major & Minor

PMS; PMC; Pec Minor; Supraspinatus; Infraspinatus; Serratus Anterior;Teres Major & Minor; Subscapularis; Deltoids; Biceps; Triceps; Brachioradialis

Latissimus Dorsi; PMS; PMC; Teres Major; Triceps; Brachioradialis; Forearm Flexors and Extensors

Latissimus Dorsi; PMS; Triceps; Forearm Flexors and Extensors;Hand and Finger muscles

PMS; PMC; Pec Minor; Triceps; Forearm Flexors and Extensors; Hand and Finger muscles

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Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

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Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Transverse Abdominus;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Quadratus Lumborum;

Rectus Abdominus; External Obliques; Quadratus Lumborum; Psoas;

Quadratus Lumborum; Quadriceps; Psoas; Iliacus; Sartorius;

Quadratus Lumborum; Quadriceps; Psoas; Iliacus; Sartorius;

TFL; Hamstrings; Quadriceps; Psoas; Glut Medius; Piriformis; Sartorius; Popliteus;

TFL; Hamstrings; Anterior Tibialis; Glut Medius; Glut Max; Piriformis; Popliteus;

TFL; Hamstrings; Anterior Tibialis; Glut Medius; Glut Max; Piriformis; Gastrocnemius;

Hamstrings; Gastrocnemius; Soleus

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Postural Deviations and Spine's Appearance

Appearance is best observed from the side, front and back. Have client also flex forward and notice the vertebra that appear to not be as flexible. These areas are usually areas where the person is stuck on specific issues. To find out what issues they are stuck on find what vertebra are immobile and look at the above table to determine the associated organs. Also take note of areas of maximum flexibility – this usually shows the predominant behaviour pattern that is being used to achieve motivations.

The meaning of the various postural deviations is given in the table below.

Postural Deviations

PostureMeaning

Strong emotional dysfunction related to that area of the body

Shows where client closed down

Defensive, closed hearted, hurt

Focussed on doing, metal

Continuously active, over-driven, does not relax, commonly Bl constitution or Wood

Fear and withdrawal

Disconnected from core, Earth issues

Yin/ yang

Wood

Water