{"id":902,"date":"2019-11-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chirocure.com.au\/blog\/upper-cross-syndrome-incorrect-spinal-curvature-on-xrays\/"},"modified":"2019-11-17T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T12:00:00","slug":"upper-cross-syndrome-incorrect-spinal-curvature-on-xrays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chirocure.com.au\/blog\/upper-cross-syndrome-incorrect-spinal-curvature-on-xrays\/","title":{"rendered":"UPPER CROSS SYNDROME\u00a0(INCORRECT SPINAL CURVATURE ON XRAYS)"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPPER CROSS SYNDROME & CHIROPRACTIC
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Upper Crosse Syndrome (UCS) is caused by an imbalance in the flexor and extensor muscles of the chest and upper back. It can be seen clearly on X-ray imaging referred by your chiropractor, when looking from the side of the spine at the spinal curves.<\/p>\n

Posture will often result in the upper back muscles becoming increasingly tense and tight due to the constant strain of having shoulders positioned anteriorly forward, and the thoracic curve will be increased on imaging. This will often cause the chest muscles to become shortened and the shoulder region to tighten and curve due to constantly incorrectly held posture. <\/font><\/div>\n

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Risk Factors<\/h2>\n
Though those with a sedentary lifestyle are most at risk for the condition, it is not uncommon to find Upper Crossed Syndrome in athletes, particularly swimmers and weight lifters. 
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Symptoms<\/h2>\n
Headaches, neck pain and pain in the jaw may point to a case of UCS.
The effects of this condition can harm performance, reducing range of movement and inhibiting the ability to breathe fully due to the reduction of space in the abdomen. \u200b\u200b<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Xray finding and symptoms<\/h2>\n
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