The End of the Line of Adaptability.

Throughout this series we have been investigating the dynamic, adaptable nature of the human frame. The alignment of any given joint is not static or fixed. Joints normally operate through a range of alignment possibilities. This is true not only for the pelvis and lower and upper extremities, but also for the entire spine and the head. In this episode we will follow the pathway of adaptability up the spine to the “end of the line” in the head. We will examine how the pelvis affects the diaphragm and the various conduits that pass through it, as well as the rib cage, thoracic and cervical spines, skull, jaw, and even the teeth. Among other things, we will see how orthopedic and musculoskeletal issues can be at the root of some internal medicine problems, what might be the cause of some people’s migraines or tinnitus, and why some people’s teeth move back where they were when their braces are removed.