We live in a lop-sided world.  The way we carry our bags, our books and our babies creates muscle imbalances and a dominant side of the body.  Add to that, one-sided sports like tennis, golf or baseball and we have intensified these misalignments and created asymmetrical patterns that affect all our daily activities.  These misalignments are not self-contained in specific muscle groups but influence all movements from standing to sitting to lying down.  Most bodies lack symmetrical proportion and over time, this lack of symmetry leads to muscle strain and injury.

We can equate to the body’s mechanism as we would any other machine.  All parts need to work harmoniously in order for the machine to run smoothly.  In mechanical systems, the efficiency of performance requires the maintenance of precise movement of the rotating segments.  Loss of this precision can begin a cycle of events that creates imbalances in all movement.  Ideal symmetrical alignment is crucial for optimal movement.  The more correct alignment of the skeletal segments — the placement of the bones – the greater the performance of the rest of the system.

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