 Headaches,
back pain, numbness, tingling, and other health problems can often
be traced to the spine. Many things can cause the moving bones of
the spine to lose their normal motion or position. This can irritate
or choke the sensitive nerve roots that branch off the spinal cord
to service the organs and tissues of your body. Many spinal problems
result in the appearance of unequal leg lengths. Do you know someone
who should investigate chiropractic? Find out!
Have the adult or child being testes wear hard soled shoes and
lie face down on a bed with their feet over the edge. Their legs
should be kept together with their arms resting at each side.
During the test, the head must be facing straight down. This may
be uncomfortable, but should be maintained for the duration of the
test.
Grasp both of the feet and apply equal pressure between the heel
and the arch with your thumbs. Check to see if one leg appears shorter.
Write down the shorter leg. Test further by bending the legs up
at the knees and compare again. Write down the shorter leg.
A contracted or short leg in either position is a common reaction
to many types of spinal problems. If one leg appears shorter, call
our office to schedule a chiropractic examination. Like poor dental
hygiene, uncorrected spinal problems get worse with time.
Posture Test
Have adults or children being tested stand on a hard, flat surface.
Have them close their eyes and march in place 2 or
3 steps and then stop.
With their eyes still closed, have them nod their head 2 or 3 times,
as if they were looking at the floor and then at the ceiling, stopping
where they feel comfortable.
With their eyes still closed, examine their posture. From the front,
all 9 test points should line up (I have a picture to use, but it
needs to be scanned). If they are not in alignment, schedule a chiropractic
examination today. Still with their eyes closed, test their posture
from the side. There are 4 points that should line up. Again, if
these points are not in alignment, seek a thorough chiropractic
examination.
A low shoulder is a common postural deviation that may be an indication
of a spinal malfunction with possible nervous system involvement.
A common indicator of spinal stress is a head that is leaning too
far forward. This puts wear and tear on the spine, leading to degenerative
changes.
Frequently, uneven shoe wear indicates some type of spinal imbalance.
Examine a pair of shoes for unusual signs of wear.
Often, Unequal pant leg length or an uneven skirt hemline can indicate
a low hip or some other spinal problem.
If you detect a possible problem, schedule a chiropractic examination.
Spinal problems rarely get better on their own and ofter get worse
with time.
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