Spinal posture

concept in anatomy

Spinal posture is the position of the spine within the human body.[1][2]

The anterior superior iliac spines should be directly in Front of the pubic symphysis, not on the same vertical line, as a neutral pelvis is really somewhat anteriorly rotated.[3]

Analysis

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In posture analysis, the spine is compared to a plumb line to detect the aforementioned abnormalities. From the anterior/posterior view this plumb line should run vertically down the midline of the body dividing it symmetrically into right and left halves indicating even weight distribution on left and right sides.[4]

Developing flexibility, strength, and balance may be aided by proper spinal alignment.[5] In medicine and occupations concerned with physical fitness, the concept of good posture is referred to as "neutral spine". [6][7]

The most recent attempts at 3D imaging have used magnetic resonance imaging (MR) and computed tomography (CT). Although these methods show promise, they lack the validity and reliability required to constitute a clinical reference.[8]

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References

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  1. O'Sullivan, Kieran; O'Sullivan, Peter; O'Sullivan, Leonard; Dankaerts, Wim (2012). "What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?". Manual Therapy. 17 (5): 432–437. doi:10.1016/j.math.2012.04.007. PMID 22608170.
  2. Swain, Christopher T.V.; Pan, Fumin; Owen, Patrick J.; Schmidt, Hendrik; Belavy, Daniel L. (2020). "No consensus on causality of spine postures or physical exposure and low back pain: A systematic review of systematic reviews". Journal of Biomechanics. 102: 109312. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.08.006. PMID 31451200. S2CID 201756091.
  3. Kendal, F. P.; McCreary, E. K.; Provance, P. G.; Rodgers, M. M.; Romani, W A. (2005), Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain (5th Edition), Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 49–65
  4. Kritz, E. N.; Croin (2008), Static Posture Assessment Screen of Athletes: Benefits and Considerations., Journal of Strength and Conditioning, pp. 18–27
  5. https://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/2021-03/posture.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  6. "How to Correct Posture Exercises - Sydney Sports and Exercise Physiology". ssep.com.au. 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  7. Webster, Deborah, The Neutral Spine, wellbridge.com, archived from the original on 2007-08-22
  8. Vrtovec, T.; Pernus, F.; Likar, B. (2009), "A review of methods for quantitative evaluation of spinal curvature.", European Spine Journal, 18 (5): 593–605, doi:10.1007/s00586-009-0913-0, PMC 3233998, PMID 19247697