Adrenal Gland–Related Muscles

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Adrenal Gland–Related Muscles

Dr. Goodheart identified five specific skeletal muscles which are related

to adrenal gland function. These are 1) sartorius, 2) gracilis, 3)

posterior tibialis, 4) gastrocnemius, and 5) soleus. There will be weakness in

one

or more of these muscles when the adrenal glands are malfunctioning.

Because of the attachments of the sartorius and gracilis on the pelvis,

(sartorius

—anterior superior iliac spine; gracilis—pubic ramus), their weakness in

persons with adrenal stress problems may allow the sacroiliac joint to

subluxate posteriorly. The sartorius and gracilis stabilize the innominate (one

side of the pelvis), holding it in an anterior direction. Many persons

with hypoadrenia seek chiropractic help for the care of sacroiliac pain and/or

low back pain which is due to the lack of pelvic stabilization normally

provided by these muscles.

The sartorius and gracilis have a common insertion (along with the

semitendinosis) on the medial side of the knee and rotate the tibia medially on

the femur. When weakness of these muscles occurs, there is a loss of

stability on the medial side of the knee. The sartorius and gracilis (along

with

the semitendinosis) act as dynamic ligaments, protecting and supporting the

medial knee joint during various ranges of motion. Their function is

particularly important in situations where the knee ligaments alone offer

inadequate support.

It is very important to check for hypoadrenia in any person with knee

problems. One can see how one hypoadrenic person will present with knee

problems and another with back problems, and some persons will have both.

Due to the relationship of the posterior tibialis, gastrocnemius, and

soleus to the stability of the foot and ankle, many hypoadrenic persons will

complain of symptoms of tired feet, weak ankles, or aching calves. The

posterior tibialis holds up the medial longitudinal arch of the foot,

especially

during gait. In some persons exhibiting hypoadrenia-related weakness of the

posterior tibialis, the medial arch will drop, causing a pronation problem

and strain to the foot and ankle. The one common factor in persons with

the above-mentioned musculoskeletal complaints will be the weakness of one or

more of the five adrenal gland related muscles accompanied by improvement

of their symptoms following treatment of the adrenal glands.

The adrenal gland cortex produces three major categories of hormones:

1. mineralocorticoids,

2. glucocorticoids, and

3. gonadal (sex) hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, etc.).

Depending on the relative amount of depletion of each of these hormone

groups, one will see varying symptoms in the person suffering from

stress-related hypoadrenia.