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THE POLYGON
OF FORCES
Postural control is centered
in the spinal column.
Cranial, dorsal and sacral
curves are primary
embryonic curves.
Lumbar and cervical curves
are due to physical
development and appear
with the upright posture.
All postural conditions of the
posture center in the activity
of the cervical and lumbar
segments.
1
Anteroposterior Line
Born in the occipital foramen
Crosses D11-D12 bodies.
Through the back of the joints L4-L5 and S1
body.
It ends at the top of the coccyx.
2
Line posteroanterior
3
The line of gravity
OSTEOPATHIC CENTRES
The Spinal Column is
divided, for convenience
sake, into six divisions: The
Cervical, Brachial, Dorsal,
Lumbar, Sacral and
Coccygeal.
OSTEOPATHIC CENTRES
OSTEOPATHY bases its claim
to rank as a science of healing
upon the fact that there exists
a definite and fixed relation
between an organ and the
central nervous system.
This relation is secured
through the segmented
arrangement of the spinal
nerves or through the
sympathetic system, by means
of rami communicantes.
OSTEOPATHIC CENTRES
The order of this innervation is
fairly constant, though, as in
the case with other portions of
the body, it may vary.
This variation in no wise
invalidates the claim of
Osteopathy to rank as a
science, but it emphasizes the
necessity of our searching for
lesions even in regions
relatively remote from the
center.
OSTEOPATHIC CENTRES
Specific treatment in the sense of
work exclusively upon a region
said to be a center is rarely
indicated.
Owing to the diffusion of pain and
its attendant conditions, it is
necessary to remove any
contracture which may be
associated with it.
Again, it sometimes occurs that
disease of an organ produces no
effect on its usual center, and in
such an event it is necessary to
carefully examine other regions
for the trouble.
OSTEOPATHIC CENTRES
Know the location of the
centers. Know also that
occasionally a lesion causing
the trouble must be found
elsewhere.
"Touching the button" is
fascinating, both in theory and
in practice, but the operator
must be broad enough to
expect it to be difficult
occasionally to locate the
button.
johnwernhamclassicalosteopathy.com
John Wernham study Osteopathy at the invitation of J.M. Little john in 1928
In 1984 founded the Maidstone College of Osteopathy.
The College was renamed The John Werham College of Classical
Osteopathy in 1996.
He passed away in 2007 at 99 years of age
Coccyx
Two SI joints
L5
The lumbar
curvature is
determined by static
lines of force.
Lower ribs
mechanics express
the respiratory
function of the
diaphragm and the
cavity dynamics of
the corresponding
visceral column.
The distribution of
forces from the pelvis
to the spinal column
occurs by the
connective tissue of the
ilio-lumbar ligaments
which connect the
fourth and fifth lumbar
vertebrae with the
ilium.
Lateral expansion of
the lower ribs might be
limited due to visceral
congestion of the liver
or the spleen.
Vasocongestion to
these organs must be
address through the
related dorsal
segments.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Campbell C., A Review of Spinal
Mechanics, IPR 1996
2. J. M. Littlejohn., Chart of the Osteopathic
Centres & of the Somatic & Autonomic
Nervous System, The Maidstone College
of Osteopathy
3. J. M. Littlejohn., The Mechanics of the
Spine, Lecture Notes
4. J. Wernham., Mechanics of the Spine,
I.A.O. Year Book 1985
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FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
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Jorge Aranda
BSc (Hons) Ost Med
MSc Ped Ost
DO (UK)