This article examines the primary drivers of postural breakdown, how compensatory patterns develop and self-reinforce, and where spinal segmental function fits into the picture for manual therapists and movement professionals working with this population.
Deep Pressure Massage to the Low Back – Use Body Weight
An excellent demonstration of the force that can be generated by using body weight is to lean down onto a bathroom weight scale that is placed on a table that is positioned as various heights. Simply relax and lean into the scale with your body weight and notice the force that you generate.


