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Low Back/Pelvis Joint Stability

The pelvis is made of several joints, the sacro-iliac joint in the back (a), the pubic symphysis in the front (b) and the femoral ball and socket joint of the hips on each side (c). For the pelvis to effectively absorb the forces imposed upon it from weight bearing above and shock absorbing from below, all the joints must be aligned and functioning properly. ​

Most sacro-iliac joints move only millimeters during weight bearing and forward bending, this makes them a gliding-type joint, with movement only made possible by the ligaments of the SI joint stretching. When sacroiliac joints work in perfect harmony with the third bony articulation of the symphysis pubis, a self-locking mechanism develops that helps us walk. Aided by power generated by the muscles of hip abduction (gluteus medius/ minimus, TFL and piriformis), the pelvic joints brace the weight-bearing side during gait. During the aging process, there is an increase in the grooves on the opposing surfaces of the sacrum and ilium, which reduces available motion of the SI joint. This is a perfect example of the body’s innate wisdom attempting to sacrifice motion for stability. Chiropractic alignment of the hip joint as well as the SI joint will provide stability as well as motion, especially when coupled with stretches to strengthen the hip abductor muscles. McGlynn Chiropractic will provide you with your own exercise plan to compliment your chiropractic adjustments.

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