somatic dysfunction

Etiology

• sudden movements during a slip or fall
• biomechanical deviations
• postural abnormalitites

Pathology

• mechanical restriction prior to an increase in muscle tone or spasm

Clinical manifestations

• functional impairment
• restricted motion
• fixation of structures
• trigger points
• nerve entrapment
• compression or entrapment of blood supply or lymphatic supply
• numbness
• tingling
• most commonly involves the spine

Differential diagnosis

• sprain or strain begins with an injury followed by a mechanical restriction

More general terms

• sign/symptom