Watch Tom discuss the reasons you might have a lateral shift, some warnings to look out for and the progression we normally go through in the clinic, showing how to fix a lateral shift. When fixing a shift in your spine, it is important to screen yourself for red flags before self treating, and it is always a good idea to speak to a PT or Ortho before starting or of your symptoms are not improving after trying these corrections.

As you treat your symptoms for a lateral shift or crooked back, you may find that it is hard to keep the correction after these stretches are completed. That is common when it comes to these shifts and we find that staying consistent with the stretches and limiting triggers that return your spine to the original crooked position.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 What is a Lateral Shift
01:27 How fast does it show up
02:21 % of LBP patients
02:30 Cause of shift
02:44 Ability to treat
03:04 Red Flags
04:26 Peripheralization vs Centralization
05:55 Standing Shift
06:39 Standing Shift with Hand Pressure
07:20 Standing Shift with Lumbar Extension
08:00 Path of shift + forward bend
09:15 Assisted Shift
10:06 Wall Assisted Shift
11:13 Side Lying Pillow Shift
14:00 Conclusion


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If you have any questions or want an appointment please contact us at 201-251-2422. Our clinic is located is Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation at 541 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Feel free to visit us at www.apexorthopedicnj.com for additional information.

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Tom