Chapter 16: Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine Flashcards
Muscular Sling
A group of muscles that, when contracted, provide stability.
Cervical Lordosis
The curvature of the cervical spine.
Facet Joints
A set of synovial, plane joints located between and behind adjacent vertebrae.
Upper Crossed Syndrome
A postural distortion syndrome characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders with upper extremity muscle imbalances.
Forward Head Posture
Occurs when the head is protruding anterior to the shoulders in the sagittal plane; can lead to development of head and neck pain, movement restrictions, and compensations above and below the cervical spine.
Spinal Remodeling
Abnormal reshaping of the spine’s physiologic curvatures due to sustained abnormal posture.
Text Neck
Neck and upper back pain caused by poor posture during excessive cell phone use.
Hypermobility
Increased movement and functionality of a joint beyond normal range of motion.
Myofascial Trigger Points
Painful regions within a tight band of skeletal muscle that also give rise to referred pain.
Referred Pain
Pain perceived at a different location than the source.
Cervicogenic Headaches
Headaches originating from the neck.
Co-contractions
The simultaneous contraction of muscles around a joint.
Scapulohumeral Rhythm
The interaction between the scapula and the humerus; important for shoulder function.
Scapular Dyskinesis
Occurs when the scapula does not move in a normal fashion during humeral elevation.
Thoracic Kyphosis (TK)
The outward curvature of the thoracic spine that provides the rounded appearance of the upper back.
