Physical Therapy Clinic Spokane Blog
Self-Correction Technique for SI Joint Dysfunction (Anterior Rotation)
Sacro-Iliac Joint (SIJ) pain can be tricky to treat at times, and it’s often overlooked by doctors and physical therapists alike.
This is because changes in the alignment of the SI joints won’t typically show up on imaging, such as x-rays or MRIs.
Instead, we use different techniques to diagnose SIJ pain, such as your pelvic landmarks and leg lengths.
When this information is combined with your physical exam, we can usually narrow down the alignment of the SI joints, and from there we can figure out how to get you back in good alignment and out of pain.
And while this is difficult to do on your own at home, I wanted to share an effective treatment technique for the most common type of SIJ pain we see, which is an anterior rotation.
In the video, I’ll explain how to assess your pelvic alignment, and then I’ll go into the technique.
How to Avoid Back Pain, Neck Pain & Headaches While Flying (part 2 of 2)
This week, I’m back with part 2 all about ways to avoid things like back pain, neck and headaches while flying.
If you caught the blog/video last week, I shared 8 tips to help you avoid pain in general. (click here to see that post)
And today, I want to share some specific stretches with you.
There are 5 in the video. The first 3 are for your neck and back, and the last 2 are for your leg muscles.
I hope you enjoy the video and that the stretches help you stay out of pain while flying!
How to Avoid Back Pain, Neck Pain & Headaches While Flying (part 1 of 2)
Earlier this week, as I was returning to Spokane from sunny Orlando, I had plenty of time to do some thinking…
And as I was looking at the people around me, it occurred to me how painful flying can be for some people.
Between the uncomfortable chairs, the prolonged sitting, and the awkward neck posture, it’s easy to see how flying can be so hard on your body.
This led to the inspiration for today’s video, which includes 8 tips to help you reduce back pain, neck pain and headaches while flying.
3 Steps to Maintain Balance & Avoid a Fall
While there are multiple factors that affect your ability to maintain your balance and prevent a fall, it’s nice to look at the bigger picture before diving into the details.
And when it comes to maintaing balance, you can basically break it down into 3 things that you must do:
Sense your balance in relationship to your environment
Process this information via your brain
Respond and make necessary corrections
Each step involves various factors, which I’ll cover briefly in today’s video.
Sacro-Iliac Joint (SIJ) Pain – 3 Steps to Pain Relief
Sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) pain is the third most common cause of lower back pain and sciatica that we see in the clinic (behind bulging discs and degenerative changes).
In today’s video, I’ll tell you our 3-step approach to helping people eliminate this type of pain.
The 3 steps include:
– Align the Pelvis
– Improve Strength
– Eliminate Bad Habits
This approach is very effective for treating SIJ pain, which is often overlooked by doctors and therapists.
So if you think you have SIJ pain, and you’re to learn how to get rid of it for good, I think you’ll like this video!
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