noticing from top view there's a curve of the spine laterally between T10 - T13 (pulled fascia from that right hip rotation)

all muscle imbalances appear to have root causes from fascia restrictions elsewhere over structural/gait abnormalities

suggesting that hip misalignment correction should fix any pain around the illacus muscle/region and help him create a rounder rectus femoris, hopefully causing that leg to track straighter under his body

Befores:

Afters:

after hip joints re-aligned left glute/bicep is looking slightly atrophied after compensating for the weak rectus femoris (he's got a hip dip! lol)

Allowing fascia to stretch over withers and ribs without neck tension (head tilting) especially when looking or moving right

main goal: help shift center of mass backwards by stabilizing the lumbar structures enough to free up the shoulders/withers/neck so he can learn to use his topline without compressing any ribs

Numbers Chart

1 - misalignment, addressed structural discomfort

2 - hypermobile / increased range of motion

3 - hypomobile / restricted range of motion

4 - atrophy / decreased muscle tone but not painful

5 - atrophy / decreased muscle tone and painful

6 - hypertrophy / increased muscle tone but not painful

7 - hypertrophy / increased muscle tone and painful

8 - reactivity, acute discomfort (spasm plus behavioral response)