28/02/2026
1. Head & Cervical Misalignment
• Lateral tilt of the head
• Asymmetrical cervical muscle tension
• Associated with headaches & neck pain
2. Shoulder & Upper Back Imbalance
• One shoulder elevated
• Contracted trapezius & paraspinal muscles
• Leads to shoulder pain & upper back tightness
3. Pelvic Obliquity (Raised Hip)
• One iliac crest higher than the other
• Indicates lateral pelvic tilt
• Often linked to hip pain and lumbar compensation
4. Functional Leg Length Discrepancy
• One leg appears shorter
• Caused by pelvic imbalance, not true bone shortening
• Alters gait mechanics
5. Lower Limb Muscle Tightness
• Tight hamstrings → Knee pain
• Tight calf muscles → Foot pain
🔹Core Concept
This image demonstrates a kinetic chain dysfunction, when one region becomes misaligned, compensations occur throughout the body. The body does not work in isolation.
Alignment at the top influences mechanics at the bottom.