Overview
The individual sections of your spine, each with its own disc and joints.
Detailed Description
Spinal segments refer to the functional units of the spine, each consisting of two adjacent vertebrae, the intervertebral disc between them, facet joints, and associated ligaments and neural structures. The spine contains 24 mobile segments.
ELDOA is designed to target specific spinal segments with precision. Each ELDOA position creates decompression at a particular level, allowing practitioners to address individual segment dysfunction rather than treating the spine as a uniform structure.
Segmental specificity is a hallmark of ELDOA methodology. Understanding the characteristics of different spinal segments—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar—allows for appropriate position selection and modification.
Key Benefits
- Enables targeted treatment
- Addresses specific dysfunction
- Allows precision care
- Respects regional differences
- Guides ELDOA selection
- Improves outcomes
Practical Applications
- Specific level treatment
- ELDOA prescription
- Assessment guidance
- Treatment planning
- Progress tracking
- Regional focus