General Spinal Health Test
Many spinal problems produce uneven weight distribution. Here’s a simple test you can conduct at home with two bathroom scales to reveal this common sign of spinal imbalance:
Click on each of these 3 simple steps and then click "Assessment"
Step 1
This test requires two bathroom scales. Make sure both weight-bearing surfaces are level.
Step 2
With eyes closed, have the test subject tilt their head up and down, and then left and right, settling to a comfortable, neutral position. Record the scale readings for each leg
Left leg: _______ Right leg: ________
Step 3
To eliminate the variance between the scales, reverse their positions and repeat the test.
Left leg: _______ Right leg: ________
Assessment
- Average the findings of the left leg by adding both left leg readings and dividing by two.
- Average the results for the right leg by adding both readings and dividing by two.
- A difference greater than 5 lbs between both legs is significant. Contact Harmony Health and make an appointment today.
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