Pelvis and Pelvic Pain

Relationship Between Sacroiliac Joint–related Pain and Spinopelvic Mobility

Tonosu, Juichi MD, PhD Spine: September 15, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 18 – p E582-E586 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004390 Abstract Study Design. A case-control study. Objective. To evaluate the relationship between sacroiliac joint–related pain (SIJ-RP) and spinopelvic mobility. Summary of Background Data. No specific radiological findings are available for the diagnosis of SIJ-RP. A previous […]

Insomnia and Chronic Pain

~ Study investigates role of psychiatric disorders in sleep-pain relationship by Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 12, 2019 DENVER — The presence of a psychiatric disorder did not appear to influence relationships between pain and sleep, researchers reported here. Sleep and pain were significantly correlated and their association was similar regardless of whether […]

Effects of Pelvic Belt on Hip Extensor Muscle EMG Activity During Prone Hip Extension in Females With Chronic Low Back Pain – Full Text Article

J Phys Ther Sci 2014 Jul;26(7):1023-4. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1023. Epub 2014 Jul 30. Jae-Seop Oh PMID: 25140087 PMCID: PMC4135188 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.1023 Abstract [Purpose] This study assessed the effects of a pelvic belt (PB) on the electromyography (EMG) activity of the elector spinae (ES), gluteus maximus (GM), and biceps femoris (BF) in females with chronic low back […]

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction as a reason for the development of acetabular retroversion: a new theory

Physiother Theory Pract. 2014 May;30(4):249-53. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2013.867558. Epub 2013 Dec 18. Cibulka MT Abstract Acetabular retroversion has been recently implicated as an important factor in the development of femoral acetabular impingement and hip osteoarthritis. The proper function of the hip joint requires that the anatomic features of the acetabulum and femoral head complement one another. […]

What causes chronic pelvic pain?

Leon Chaitow’s Website:  http://leonchaitow.com/2013/08/04/what-causes-chronic-pelvic-pain/ The summary below is taken from chapter one of my coauthored book (with Dr Ruth Lovegrove): Chronic Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction. This information highlights the complexity of CPP – and the multiple background possibilities that feed into both its onset, and its maintenance. The subtitle of the book – Practical Physical Medicine […]

Piriformis syndrome: etiology, diagnosis, and management

Brief review: Piriformis syndrome: etiology, diagnosis, and management Jankovic D, et al. Can J Anaesth. 2013 Oct;60(10):1003-1012. Epub 2013 Jul 27. Abstract PURPOSE: In this narrative review, we aim to provide the pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria of the piriformis syndrome (PS), an underdiagnosed cause of buttock and leg pain that can be difficult to treat. […]

Alternative Therapies in the Management of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Alternative therapies should be considered as adjuncts in the treatment of refractory CP/CPPS patients.

The Influence of Pelvic Adjustment on the Posture of Female University Students

J Phys Ther Sci. 2013 Jul; 25(7): 785–787. Published online 2013 Aug 20. doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.785 PMCID: PMC3820405 Misuk Cho, PhD, PT Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pelvic adjustment via the Gonstead Technique on the posture of female university students. [Subjects] The subjects of this study were 30 […]

Low-Dose Birth Control Tied to Painful Orgasm

Published: May 13, 2013 Action Points This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Note that this cross-sectional survey revealed an association between low-dose oral contraceptives and pelvic pain. Be aware that, barring longitudinal data, […]

The relationship between foot motion and lumbopelvic-hip function

A review of the literature Barwick A,et al. Foot (Edinb). 2012 Sep;22(3):224-31. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2012.03.006. Epub 2012 Apr 12. Abstract Excessive pronation has been implicated in the development of numerous overuse injuries of the lower limb and is suggested to cause more proximal biomechanical dysfunction. Functional foot orthoses (FFO) are frequently prescribed for lower limb injury associated […]

The Nervous System and Metabolic Dysregulation: Emerging Evidence Converges on Ketogenic Diet Therapy

David N. Ruskin Front Neurosci. 2012; 6: 33. Published online 2012 Mar 26. Prepublished online 2012 Jan 16. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2012.00033 Abstract A link between metabolism and brain function is clear. Since ancient times, epileptic seizures were noted as treatable with fasting, and historical observations of the therapeutic benefits of fasting on epilepsy were confirmed nearly […]

Sports, Pelvic Pain and Associated Symptoms

Originally published in Massage Today July, 2010, Vol. 10, Issue 07 There is abundant research linking pelvic pain, and associated urinary tract symptoms, with various sporting activities. The studies reported on in this brief review are offered as a caution – particularly against excessive training and sport in early life. In contrast however, with a […]