The spine has two curves, which
helps it carry the weight of the trunk, arms and neck in a balanced way. The
spine curves slightly backwards where it joins the pelvis. At chest level where
the ribs join the spine, it curves slightly forward.
Flat-back occurs when there is a
loss either of the curves of the spine or both, making the spine straight.
In
addition to the appearance of their back being flat, persons with a flat-back may
also have the following symptoms:
- A sensation of falling forward
- Chronic pain in the back muscles
- Difficulty with certain daily activities
- Fatigue
Many patients with a significant
flat-back deformity require a cane or a walker to assist them when walking
because their weight is not centered over their pelvis and legs. Flat-back can
be a source of significant pain, disability and frustration.
FitworksCorrective Therapy gives an analytical
and thorough approach to identifying your muscle weaknesses and designing a
plan you can follow to correct your imbalances and get you looking and feeling
FANTASTIC. Give me a call for a free posture
analysis and I will set you “straight." 801-703-8503
Gary Rumel, Corrective Therapist
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