NMT Protocol – Iliolumbar ligament
This protocol treats the iliolumbar ligament through NMT. Pelvic balancing and other approaches are discussed in self-care and therapist notes.
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Therapy Notes – Iliolumbar Ligament
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 …
Pelvic Ligaments – Functional Anatomy
The major osseous structures of the pelvis are wrapped in a complex fascial structure that, like the osseous structures change and evolve as we age. In the first two decades, we have more boney pieces held together by cartilaginous plates that fuse as decades pass. Eventually, in our 4th or 5th decade, all of the …
Self Care – Stiff Hip with Spot of Pain in Calf
Avoid activities that aggravate the hip: If you are someone that slouches on the couch or sits on one foot, avoid these positions to see if the hip improves. This advice also includes activities that teeter such as; mowing grass, vacuuming, working at a low table, raking leaves, etc. Also, the side to side movement …
Pain in Calf or Groin with Stiff Hip
People have pain in their calf or groin with a stiff hip. People usually complain of a specific spot on the upper, outside of their calf. It has some intensity and may even burn. Less often, they have pain in their groin that may extend into their genitalia or down the thigh. They are less …