BY JENNY THOMAS In the first part of this series, we discussed upper crossed syndrome and how weakness and tension can be perpetuated by allowing our bodies to take the “path of least resistance.” Remember the kinetic chain and how our bodies are connected? This kinetic chain is the idea that a connection exists between all joints and muscle groups in the body and that during movement, these joints and segments have an effect on neighboring areas of the body. For example, if you hurt your knee, your ankle and hip joints will adjust accordingly. In this section, we will observe how this “crossed” concept is present in other areas of the body. When our upper body posture/balance is compromised, the lower body can suffer the effects, and vice versa. In other words, there is a trickle-down effect along the entire body. When gravity pulls us down and forward, the abdominal muscles let go, creating a tilt in the pelvis. When this happens in a seated position, the pelvi...
