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What is the Sacroiliac Joint?
The SI or Sacroiliac Joint is one of two joints in the pelvis that connects the sacrum, or lowest part of the spine, to the large pelvic bone, the ilium. The two sacroiliac joints, on either side of the pelvis, connect the spine to the pelvis. The coccyx, or tailbone, is connected to the sacrum, but has no connection to the pelvis, and can be…
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Knee Pain Affects a Large Percentage of the Population
A research article by van Saase et al in 1989 estimated that 30-40% of our population will experience knee pain by the age of 65. Times have changed, we are more active as a society, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that figure is nearly double nowadays. One thing is for certain; knee pain continues to be one of the most…
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In Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins, we discussed possible anatomic sources for low back pain (LBP) and other conditions that can cause LBP. It is important to see a physician for a diagnosis and a good physical therapist or chiropractor to address your particular movement impairments and functional limitations. Depending on the specific anatomical diagnosis, rehabilitation of LBP will vary. However, in this article, we will focus on five things…
Stretching helps prevent injuries by increasing the length of your muscles, but it does not improve the quality of your muscles. If you exercise regularly, you are bound to develop trigger points, adhesion, scar tissue, and other negative things in your muscles. When ignored, these things build up over time and can cause pain. The only way to get rid of these is through active release techniques (ART), also known…
