Upper-crossed syndrome (UCS) is also referred to as proximal or shoulder girdle crossed syndrome, “iHunch” (from hunching over laptops, smartphones or tablets), E.T. siluett (yes, that ET from the movie) or simply “my shoulder and neck hurt, do something” syndrome 😉
When the muscles of your shoulders, neck, and chest are out of balance — some too weak and some too tight, it cause pain in the whole upper area of your body.
In side views of the upper body, these muscles seem to group in the shape of an X, which has led to the name of the condition.
Nowadays most of people suffer such condition. Teenagers are simply slouching to look cool, but… Who doesn’t have a smartphone today? It starts early. Toddlers are hunching over tablets. Everyone is hunching over something, whether it’s book, laptop or a mobile.
Symptoms of upper cross syndrome:
- Frequent shifting while sitting, using the computer, or watching TV
- Difficulty driving because of muscle tightness or pain
- Lower back pain
- Soreness around the shoulder blades
- Tight or painful neck muscles.
- Headache
- Stiff jaw and pain in TMJ joint
- Pain in arms, hands
- Numbness in hands
Massage therapy combined with Adequate exercises and consciously applied changes to the lifestyle are a great and effective solution for this condition. Do not hesitate and book your time with me for the examination and treatment. Most of people feel the results already after first session. However few treatments are mostly recommended to sustain the effects and influence the somatic tendency of your muscular tension pattern.
