How is McTimoney beneficial? If any part of your spinal column become misaligned, the transmission of nerve impulses along the related spinal nerves may be distorted or blocked. Misalignments can occur for many reasons, most commonly incorrect lifting, car or sporting accidents, childbirth, falls, stress and poor posture. McTimoney technique assesses the skeletal system as a whole, paying particular attention to the atlas (the top bone in the spine) and the sacroiliac joints (at the back of the pelvis). If the pelvis is unbalanced, this may have an impact on the alignment of the lumbar spine (lower back) and any impact may be compensated for throughout the spinal column. The McTimoney whole body approach also encompasses attention to the lower limbs, as any making changes to the pelvis automatically alters the distribution of forces through the knees and feet.