Examining body posture is particularly important in children.
Children are not examined for their posture during their school entry medical examination. In a study of 160 children in grades 1-4, only 12 children had no leg length discrepancy. 28 children had a functional leg length discrepancy and exhibited symptoms of KISS syndrome, which were discussed with the teachers and parents. I also identified two children with ADHD. It is indistinguishable from a child with KISS syndrome. Both exhibit noticeable behavioral problems and have difficulty concentrating.
The fact that body posture is not taken into account in Germany is not widely known. The condition KISS (Kopfgelenk-induced Symmetriestörung – head joint-induced symmetry disorder) is also not familiar to all therapists.
The cause of this condition is a rotation in the sacroiliac joint. One iliac crest rotates upwards, the other downwards. This results in functional leg length discrepancies. To assess this, the child is placed on their back, and a line is drawn at the same level on each lower leg. When the child sits up, you can see from the lines whether the sacroiliac joint is twisted, because the lines will have shifted. If the lines are not shifted, the pelvis is not twisted.
If the lines are shifted, the spine, especially the cervical spine, compensates for this misalignment. The eyes must always be horizontal because we see in three dimensions.
The neck area tenses up, which can be felt by touch. We also have a reflex that pulls the shoulders towards the ears when we are afraid, sad, or cold
Professor Schleip from Ulm studied fascia. He discovered that every organ and every muscle is enveloped by fascia. Fascia consists of collagen fibers that attract water. This causes the hardening of the fascia, which is responsible for various ailments.
Headaches, migraines, dizziness, tinnitus, and visual disturbances have increased dramatically.
As a therapist, I only need to release the fluid from the fascia, which isn't difficult. Since children don't yet have a fully developed neck, we can release the blockages with blue tape.
Children with KISS syndrome are notable for pulling their shoulders up to their ears in stressful situations, increasing the pressure on their neck area, which can lead to burnout. They are also generally unfocused, and their development is significantly impaired.
(The symptoms are: craniocervical junction-induced dysgnathia and dyspraxia disorder) which persist. Typical symptoms include chronic headaches/migraines, concentration difficulties, motor clumsiness (fine/gross motor skills), poor posture, learning problems, ADHD-like behavior (hyperactivity/restlessness), and social integration difficulties.
The children in the study were observed by their parents and teachers for six months. After being treated by me, they immediately straightened up with blue back tape and their legs were once again of equal length. The study concluded that the children were able to concentrate significantly better over time, became more socially adept, and their parents reported that they hardly recognized their children anymore, as all parents observed positive changes. Teachers, who had previously been very critical, were particularly pleased because the former KISS children were now participating in class and achieving better grades.
Considering that the static nature of the situation was not taken into account, yet the results of my study demonstrated such dramatic changes, it is essential for every teacher to pay attention to this.