William M. Austin, DC, CCSP, CCRD Most chronic low back pain is the result of some form of structural weakness or failure.1–2 The cause of chronic lumbar spine breakdown is microtrauma, which is produced by biomechanical errors, structural asymmetries, tissue weaknesses and excessive external loads. The source of these conditions must be recognized and addressed
Dr. Mally – March 2012 Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis & Heel Spurs
Download PDF Plantar Fasciitis and His Nasty Apprentice, the Heel Spur Also known as “heel pain syndrome,” plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, resulting from a gradual degeneration of the plantar fascia or sudden trauma to the area. Patients may describe the sensation as a sharp stab or deep ache in
Download PDF Now Foot pronation affects the spine. It can lead to problems such as short leg syndrome, which can lead to scoliosis, or a curvature of the spine. When your feet pronate, the arches drop and the pelvis and sacrum lower, which laterally flexes the lumbar spine and causes compensatory scoliosis. Functional orthotics are
