SI Joint Dysfunction/Scoliosis - Linked?

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#1

Hi,

I wrote in ages ago with problems with psoas muscle, SI joints, and right leg longer than left leg. My main problem appears to be on the right and my psoas muscle on the right seems to involve itself in lifting the left leg as well as right and I cannot release it even with the chiropractor that I have been seeing for 2 yrs and exercises etc.

I have started trying your SI joint exercises and noticed that when I am in the position for rolling the left leg/hip area forwards and backwards the positions is uncomfortable and the left buttock and right knee are both raised off the floor. When doing the exercises I have been forcing the buttock and knee down and I now have pain in the left SI joint. Should I continue with the exercises despite the pain, or do them more gently? etc. I also think that I have always had this going on, since the sociliosis anyway as I have always felt more comfortable when sitting in this position the other way round. Is it linked to the socliosis as if my left hip is higher than my right hip and my legs are the same length this would make my left leg appear shorter.

My chiropractor has given me a heel lift to wear in the left shoe. If I continue with these exercises will they get rid of my scoliosis and leg length discrepancy?

Barbs

#2

When left innominate has rotated it shortens the left leg. It also tightens left psoas muscles and left buttock and left leg muscules from back side.

After a while your low back pain starts on your right side. It creates also problems to right ankle-knee area.

So try to find a chiro or PT, who knows about SIJD. And ask him to push your left innominate down.

To recognize left SIJD: Lie on your stomack. Ask someone to palpate your PSISes. If left PSIS is higher you have left SIJD. That is why your left leg seems to be shorter.

SIJD causes scoliosis, muscular inbalance, arthritis, AS, hernioated disks, spinal degeneration,…

More SIJD info on my web site…

#3

Thank you for your reply. I have printed it out and will take it to my chiropractor.

I have picked up a few medical terms since having these problems but could you tell me what my ‘left innominate’ is and what my PSISes are please.

Would you be able to tell me if I should continue with the exercises or not?

Thanks for your help

Barbs

#4

Innominate means basicaly iliac bone, your "hip". PSISs are bone land marks on your lower back in those "skin dimples".

http://www.courses.vcu.edu/DANC291-003/unit_5.htm

More SIJD
http://www.firstchoicehealthcare.com/assets/docs/012405.pdf
http://www.somatics.de/Torsion.html
http://www.bowen-therapy.info/remedies/pelvischeck.shtml
http://www.cacr.ca/news/1998/9812Schamberger.htm

#5

I just attended a workshop yesterday in London by Alexander Barrie which explains ‘apparent’ leg length discrepancy due to pelvic distortion. Since you are in England, it might be worth attending his workshop which explains many muscular-skeletal problems related to pelvic distortion. The one upcoming is in Harrow on 24th June. You can find the website by doing a google search.

#6

Cheers for information Anita, unfortunately I have mobility problems with my condition so cant walk very far without my SI joint seizing up, I dont drive and cant do the walking bits between the public transport to get there. Will check out the web sit though and see if I can get something from that.

Thank you for your help

Barbs

#7

You are no alone… There are hundreds of others:
http://personal.inet.fi/koti/faro/Selkasivut/Others.html

#8

Hi Barbs,

You can also try the self treatment manual from Barrie’s website. It has some exercises you can perform at home. In it, it explains, that a pelvic distortion/twist can cause one leg longer than the other which in turn causes the spine to compensate for an ‘S’ curve - scoiliosis. This is actually what’s happening in my case, except for me my pelvis is also hypermobile, i.e. the pain comes and goes on my foot and knee as well as my R shoulder according to when the pelvis out of place.

Personally, while doing the sacromobility exercise myself, I also find that my L knee hangs up (not touching floor) and my R buttock does not touch the floor when doing an internal rotation of R thigh. This is especially so when doing the R side where I had symptoms due to my pelvis. But I don’t force them to touch the floor because I feel you will then engage muscles which are not meant for this exercise, thus causing pain especially in the groin.

Just simply rotate the thigh in a soft and relaxed way and concentrate on deep breathing.

#9

His ideas look good. I don’t know how he treats patients but that is excellent text:

[b][i]"* The pelvis is the foundation of the spine and the rest of the skeletal frame. It is notoriously unstable and liable to tilt or twist so that it no longer sits in its natural, healthy and horizontal position.

  • This misalignment causes the spine to twist and turn, in fact the whole body is thrown out of kilter and one leg becomes longer than the other.

  • Misalignment puts enormous strain on the spine, nerve roots, muscles and specialised ligaments. In this state, nerves can become snagged and muscles can freeze up to protect themselves. The result is often irritation, discomfort or pain anywhere from the neck and shoulders, through the back and even the knees and ankles."[/i][/b]