Structural Program

Some dysfunctions of the Structural System:

• Osteoporosis

This common disease occurs when bones become weak due to changes in bone mineral density and mass, causing a higher risk for fractures. Osteoporosis is known as a “silent” disease as there are no obvious symptoms until a bone actually breaks. These fractures can occur anywhere, but typically in the hip, spine, and wrist.

• Fracture

A fracture is a break in a bone which occurs when it is put under sudden or very strong pressure or force. This covers falls, a direct impact on the body, and sports-related injuries.

• Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in an S or C shape. The disorder often occurs in a child’s growth spurt before puberty, with cases usually diagnosed in the first seven years. In around 80% of scoliosis cases, no identifiable causes are found, though it may happen due to birth defects, neurological abnormalities, and genetic conditions.

• Osteoarthritis

One of the most common joint disorders, osteoarthritis arises when the cartilage between two joints is worn down. This causes the bones in the joint to rub together, causing swelling and stiffness in the area.

• Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy cells mistakenly, leading to inflammation or painful swelling in the affected area. It can attack multiple joints at once, usually the hands, wrists, and knees, and damage the joint tissue, leading to chronic pain, lack of balance or instability, and deformities.

• Gout

Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis marked by intense pain and caused by too much uric acid in the body. Uric acid crystals build up in the joints and surrounding tissues in the body.

Increased risk factors include gender, obesity, certain health conditions, use of certain medications like diuretics, an increased intake of alcohol and high-fructose food and drink, and a purine-rich diet. 

• Bursitis

This disorder is characterized by the inflammation of the bursa, the small fluid-filled sac that serves as a cushion between the bone and other moving parts like muscles, tendons, joints, or skin. The bursa may turn red and increase in fluid content, leading to painful swelling.

The Structural Program is used for symptoms like:

• Bleeding or bruising

• Body aches

• Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment

• Difficulty moving

• Muscle aches

• Muscle pain

• Numbness or tingling

• Visible deformity of a joint or bone

• Anemia

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Reduced mobility (range of motion of a joint)

• Swollen or inflamed joints

• Weakness (loss of strength)