Anatomy Review? A displaced sacroiliac often perpetuates the gluteus medius trigger points. Pelvic balance is the key to lasting results. Each therapist has their own method of pelvic balancing. I prefer craniostructural work with SOT blocking but also use METs, strain-counterstrain, and some NMT techniques. The anterior section is difficult to release without balancing the …
Anatomy Review? This is a great test for the TFL. Have the client sit on the edge of the table and pull the knee to the chest before laying back. When tensor fascia lata is tight, the foot on the unteathered leg will deviate laterally. Pelvic balancing is the forst step. TFL is very active …
The gluteus minimus is a fan-shaped muscle deep in the lateral hip. The trigger points in this muscle are often perpetuated by sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Anatomy Review? A displaced sacroiliac often perpetuates the gluteus minimus trigger points. Pelvic balance can be key to lasting results. Each therapist has their own method of pelvic balancing. I …
The sacrotuberous ligament can be difficult to treat from many perspectives. It is physically hard to reach. It is part of the pelvic floor and therefore a delicate area to work. It is a tough bundle of connective tissue and can be rough on the hands, especially the medial aspect. They have a pelvic problem, …
The iliolumbar ligament is largely located on the anterior aspect of the upper sacroiliac joint and can be difficult to access for many reasons. The client may not care for face-down work or may have excess adipose tissue. An anterior shear governs tension on the iliolumbar ligament and is usually present when the trigger point …
