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