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The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your sacrum (base of the spine) to the ilium (pelvic bones). You have two SI joints — one on each side of your lower back. These joints are small but powerful. Think of the SI joint as the body’s ultimate shock absorber. Its primary job is to transfer the weight and force of your upper body down to your legs while you move. It provides the stable foundation your spine needs to stay aligned while you walk, run, or jump.

Back Pain: A Common but Complex Condition Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, affecting up to 80% of adults at some point in their lives. It can range from mild stiffness to persistent, debilitating pain and may be acute (short-term) or chronic (lasting longer than 12 weeks). While back pain is often associated with structural issues, it frequently involves a combination of muscle tension, joint restriction, fascia, and nervous system sensiti

Disc Bulge vs. Disc Herniation: What’s the Difference? A disc bulge occurs when the outer layer of the disc extends beyond its normal boundary but remains intact, often affecting a broader area of the disc and commonly associated with age-related changes. A disc herniation, on the other hand, happens when the outer layer tears or weakens, allowing the inner disc material to push outward and potentially irritate nearby nerves. While both can cause pain or neurological symptom

The psoas muscle is one of the most important — and misunderstood — muscles in the body. Often called the “core muscle of the soul,” the psoas connects your lower spine, pelvis, and hips, playing a major role in hip flexion, posture, breathing, and nervous system regulation. When the psoas becomes inhibited, tight, or unresponsive, it can contribute to pain and dysfunction far beyond the hips.

Tightness in the deep hip rotators — including muscles like the piriformis, gemellus, obturator internus, obturator externus, and quadratus femoris — can contribute to pain, limited range of motion, and issues like sciatica or general hip discomfort. The video linked above offers a clear demonstration of how to release these deep hip muscles using specific manual or self-release techniques, helping restore mobility and ease muscular tension.

Improving pelvic floor health involves more than just isolated exercises like Kegels. It requires awareness of how the muscles work, learning proper activation and relaxation, and integrating movement with breathing and core engagement. Many healthcare professionals recommend training with a pelvic health specialist to ensure that exercises target the correct muscles and support overall function.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissues that form a supportive sling at the base of the pelvis. These muscles support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, and play a role in bladder and bowel control, core stability, breathing, and sexual function. When the pelvic floor is tight, overactive, or restricted, it can lead to symptoms such as pelvic pain, difficulty with bowel movements, urinary urgency or leakage, discomfort with intercourse, or sup