Category: Joint Anatomy

exercise, Joint Anatomy, Resources, SI Joint Concepts, Strengthening

Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling

Hey everyone! Some positive updates for you today. I’ve recently started studying for the Certified Personal Trainer exam through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. It’s something I’ve thought of doing off and on throughout the years. I decided to finally do it, so that I can help my coaching clients with more targeted exercise advice. It’s also a great recap of everything I had … Continue reading Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, Muscle Imbalace, My Story, Resources

How that scary snapping feeling in the front of your pelvis can actually come from tight muscles

Hi everyone! Okay, so here’s a topic that comes up pretty often for people dealing with SIJD… and it’s also one that’s affected me personally. Many of you have asked me about strange popping sensations and/or pain in the front of your pelvis.  Sometimes over the hip socket, and sometimes right by the pubic symphysis, which is the major joint in the very front of … Continue reading How that scary snapping feeling in the front of your pelvis can actually come from tight muscles

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, Resources, SI Joint Concepts

The SI Joint and Shock Absorption

Hi everyone!  Here’s a new concept I haven’t written about as much yet.  I find it really interesting, and I hope you will too! What I wanted to talk to you about is the SI joint’s role in shock absorption. The SI joint is different from a lot of other joints in the body, in both its form and function.  (These are the official terms … Continue reading The SI Joint and Shock Absorption

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Joint Anatomy, Reader Emails, Resources

Advice to a reader: running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Hi everyone! As many of you know, I love getting emails from readers because they compel me to think about SI joint concepts in different ways, and come up with better ways of phrasing things than I might otherwise. I recently heard from a man who had been very active in things like running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  He had to put all … Continue reading Advice to a reader: running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, Resources

My first Youtube video: Where is the sacroiliac joint?

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday. You may know that I’ve been meaning to make Youtube videos for a while now.  When it comes to certain concepts regarding the SI joint, I’ve come to feel that long, wordy posts aren’t always the best way to convey information. However, it’s taken me a while to actually collect my thoughts (never mind get up the courage!) to actually make … Continue reading My first Youtube video: Where is the sacroiliac joint?

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, Manual Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, My Writing, Resources, SI Joint Concepts

How exactly does the Muscle Energy Technique work?

Hello, everyone.  I’ve noticed that my page on the Muscle Energy Technique is one of my pages that gets the most traffic from search engines.   It seems like a topic people are really searching for answers on, so I figured I’d try to explain some more of the specifics. I use the Muscle Energy Technique, or MET for short, to realign my SI joints. … Continue reading How exactly does the Muscle Energy Technique work?

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Anatomy, For Patients, Joint Anatomy, My Writing, Resources

The Pubic Symphysis: the joint at the front of the pelvis

Hey everyone, If you’re experiencing SI joint dysfunction, the pubic symphysis is another important joint to be aware of. The pubic symphysis is actually the third major joint that makes up what is often referred to as the pelvic ring, or pelvic circle. Everything is connected. Like the SI joints, the pubic symphysis isn’t intended to move very much. In fact, it’s one of those … Continue reading The Pubic Symphysis: the joint at the front of the pelvis

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, My Writing, Resources, SI Joint Concepts

SI Joint Concepts: Form Closure vs. Force Closure

Here is a really important concept about the SI joint: How is an SI joint supposed to stay in place? The body has 2 main systems to maintain stability in the SI joint: Form closure and force closure. 1) Form closure has to do with the shape of the bones that make up the SI joint (the two hip bones and the sacrum). According to Physiopedia, “The sacrum and the … Continue reading SI Joint Concepts: Form Closure vs. Force Closure

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Location of hip sockets
Anatomy, For Patients, Joint Anatomy, My Writing, Resources

Labral tears

Hip labral tears are a condition that can sometimes accompany sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The labrum is a ring of cartilage found within the hip socket.  Its main purpose is to absorb shock, as well as to help make sure your leg bone fits snugly inside the hip socket. Cartilage is generally pretty tough, but sometimes it can become injured. There are many different potential causes, according … Continue reading Labral tears

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