Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Back Surgery?
Urinary leaking, also known as urinary incontinence, is something many people feel embarrassed to talk about—especially when it happens after back surgery. But problems with bladder control after a lumbar laminectomy are more common than most people realize. Even though the exact type of urinary problem varies from person to person, changes in bladder function after spine surgery are […]
The Psoas Muscle: Is It the Problem or the Messenger?
If you’ve dealt with chronic lower back or pelvic pain, hip tightness, or postural imbalances, you may have heard someone mention the psoas muscle. But is the psoas muscle truly the source of pain, or is it simply reflecting something deeper going on in your body? Let’s explore the role of the psoas muscle and […]
Unlocking the Mystery of Lower Back Pain: The Role of the SI Joint
Back pain is a common ailment, and among its many causes, sacral-iliac joint dysfunction is a significant but often overlooked contributor. The sacral-iliac (SI) joint connects the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine, to the iliac bones of the pelvis. This joint plays a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing the […]
Back pain and pelvic dysfunction: piecing together the puzzle of pain
When someone comes into physical therapy for back pain, we as physical therapists need to think beyond just back pain. Often, a patient will come in and say that they had” failed PT” or that “PT didn’t help”. I wonder in those cases if the whole patient was examined in the previous treatment, or just […]
It is all connected, Part 2: The Superficial Back Line and pain in the back body
Many people experience pain in the SI (sacroiliac) joint and low back. Often when you look into these patient’s history, they will also have had Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, or buttock pain. When examined completely, these should be a clue to dig in to the fascial connections from the foot to the pelvis and low […]
One step forward…
Recently I had a conversation with a client who arrived frustrated to his session because we tried something new at his previous session. His pain had flared up. His whole reason for coming to therapy (and this is the most common reason) was to RESOLVE his pain and feel better. Despite having made, in my […]