Back Pain?

Many spinal problems create the appearance of a short leg. Conduct this simple test:

1. Have the test subject wear a pair of hard soled shoes and lie across a bed, face down, with arms relaxed at each side. (The head must remain straight down throughout the test.)

2. Apply equal pressure with both thumbs to the arches of each shoe. Are both legs of equal length when the bottoms of the shoes are parallel?

[ ] Left leg short
[ ] Right leg short
[ ] Equal length

3. Bend both legs to a 90° angle so the bottoms of the shoes are parallel with the ceiling. Does one leg appear shorter?

[ ] Left leg short
[ ] Right leg short
[ ] Equal length

A difference greater than ¼" (6mm) in either position is clinically significant. Uneven leg length is a common sign of spinal problems and nerve involvement, and indicates the need for a more thorough examination.

Aches and Pains

We've helped many patients whose aches and pains were accompanied by postural abnormalities.

1. From the back are the ears, shoulders and hips uneven?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No

2. From the side are any of the four points out of alignment?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No

3. Is the hem length measurement different from side to side?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No

4. Does the subject have a forward-leaning head?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No

"Yes" responses indicate postural deviations that often respond to today's chiropractic care. Find out more by calling our us and scheduling a professional evaluation now.