Soft Tissue Therapy: True or false:
In the late remodelling phase (near completely healed) of a whiplash, the longus capitus is likely in chronic spasm. Over time this spasm will flatten the
cervical spine lordosis, destabilising the vertebrae & exerting compression
on the cervical discs.

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True or false:
In the late remodelling phase (near completely healed) of a whiplash, the longus capitus is likely in chronic spasm. Over time this spasm will flatten the
cervical spine lordosis, destabilising the vertebrae & exerting compression
on the cervical discs.

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

FALSE (trick question).
It is the Longus Coli that is more likely to flatten the lordotic curve, due to its insertion on more than twice as many spots on the cervical vertebra.

Soft Tissue Therapy

True or false: In the late remodelling phase (near completely healed) of a whiplash, the longus capitus is likely in chronic spasm. Over time this spasm will flatten the cervical spine lordosis, destabilising the vertebrae & exerting compression on the cervical discs.

FALSE (trick question). It is the Longus Coli that is more likely to flatten the lordotic curve, due to its insertion on more than twice as many spots on the cervical vertebra.

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