Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint)

The SI joint is the bony pelvis between the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis which are joined by strong ligaments.  This joint does not have much motion and transmits all the forces of the upper body to the pelvis (hips) and legs.  It acts as a shock absorbing structure. As with any joint, the SI joint can become arthritic or its support ligaments can become loose or injured. Dysfunction in the SI joint is thought to cause low back...

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Quadratus Lumborum

After recently having many clients with tight Quadratus Lumborum Muscles, along with back & hip pain,  I thought it would make sense to cover this muscle on my next blog.  So here is some information you may find interesting! This QL muscle is found, buried deep, in the lower back and is irregular & quadrilateral in shape.  It originates from the lower border of the last rib (for about half its length) and connects the...

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Pectoralis Major Muscle

It’s the large muscle in the chest that fans from the shoulder to the breastbone.  It is commonly referred to as the “pecs” and create the bulk of the chest area.  This muscle along with the pectoralis minor, which lies beneath the major, is predominantly used to control the movement of the arm.  Its also plays a part in deep inhalation, pulling the rib cage to create room for the lungs to expand. If this muscle is too tight it...

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