Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) dysfunction is becoming more frequent than ever. Sadly it’s often triggered by everyday activities involving the pelvis, lower back and legs moving together. By understanding the best practices for mobility and body dynamics, you can manage minor to moderate SI Joint pain with proper movement and lifestyle modifications. While it’s great to know what exercises to do to help sacroiliitis, it’s equally as important to learn what …
Understanding a problem may do little good if you can’t do anything about it. For this reason, I am taking the helpful step of writing an informational blog that explains the biomechanics behind the development of the Serola Belt. The primary purpose of a sacroiliac belt (aka pelvic belt or trochanteric belt) is to keep stress off the ligaments within the joint; it does this by keeping the SIJ within …
Unfortunately, any sacroiliac (SI) belt may occasionally cause pain. In most cases, this may be due to several factors that can be alleviated with the right approach; knowing where the pain is and what to do about it. Issue #1: The pain is localized at the SI joint and may be coming directly from the ligaments. This can occur for several reasons such as: Reason #1: Ligament stress can occur …
Winter can be a beautiful and busy time of year with glistening, snowy landscapes, holiday fun and long-awaited opportunities to enjoy beloved winter activities, but the commotion of the season and cold temperatures can increase tension in our joints and bones. From shoveling snow, to hanging holiday decorations, to engaging in winter sports such as skiing or ice skating, the sacroiliac joints (SIJs) are being activated, which for many individuals …
