What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction?

 Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is impaired and unstable movement of the pelvis resulting from loosening of ligaments in the small of the back. The sacral spine joins with the pelvis by way of stabilizing ligaments. When these ligaments become loose, gravity, everyday movements, bumps and bruises, and injury can lead to misalignment of the…

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What’s Wrong With Manual Therapy?

We hear complaints from doctors that there’s such focus on exercise in physical therapy practice that manual therapy is often excluded. This is ironic given that Google returns 50,400,000 results from “manual therapy” searches. Plus, the results are positive, and large chains even advertise manual therapy. The reason for this is a mystique of sorts …

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Hurts Psoas Bad

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The Kinetic Chain Is The Missing Link in Physical Fitness

Aches and pains can be complex because of the interconnectedness of joints and soft tissue. The body consists of a “kinetic chain” of mobility and stability joints and respective soft tissue. They are arrayed in alternating order. Muscles and connective tissue surrounding joints form an integrative system that moves the limbs. So, what about pain?…

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