Upper Crossed Syndrome.

SKELETAL muscle physiology; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; MANIPULATION therapy; MEDICAL needs assessment; POSTURE; HEALTH self-care; SYNDROMES; PILATES method; SYMPTOMS

The article discusses upper crossed syndrome, a common postural dysfunctional pattern where one arm of the cross indicates the muscles are typically tight/overly facilitated while the other arm has muscles that are typically weak/overly inhibited. Topics discussed include common causes of the syndrome including chronic postural stress to the upper body, its signs and symptoms, and treatment given to patients with upper crossed syndrome.