man, I just tried this and my back feels a ton better! Thanks a ton for this. My back still has a slight ache but at least now I can walk without any pain.
Usual 3 exercises for SI pain. I would like to warn all of you, who have problems with SI joints, that the reason for pain in this region can also be rheumatoidical (in my case Ankylosing spondylitis). I also was relived with use of such techniques, but as said this could be tricky, because the real problem is somewhere else. Blased is one who has only SI joint problem. Anyhow thanks for sharing.
Definitely watch Mikes SI Evaluation video to figure out which side to work. Evaluation showed my left was longer. I then did the si joint exercise, and evaluation again which showed my legs the same. Wow, and my pain was gone gone gone!!!!! Thanks Mike!!!!!
I'm not sure why this worked but it did. I've been going to physio and being destroyed with only have relief. My SI joint has been messed up since my knee surgery. If your having issues...give this a try.
NO WAY!!! Thanks man! I've been in pain for months assuming the pain was SI joint related.. I JUST gave these stretches a go and now the half is half gone! (keeping in mind that yesterday that it was the worst it's ever been! Thanks a million!
I have to ask you; are you certain that it is not the other way around? That you should put pressure on the leg in the opposite side of the SI-joint pain. I mean, this is to realign an anterior pelvic tilt in the right side am I correct?
This is exactly what my chiropractor told me to do yesterday (minus the first part) when I asked him what to do while on my vacation. Thank you for the video. I wish I had known about this like 10 years ago...
Ok....is this black magic? I am 35 and for the past 4months there are mornings I can barely get dressed because I couldn't bend. So I come across this video, and on a day where my back is bothering me pretty good, I do these 3 exercises and its like I never had a problem. Amazing. Also answers for me what my issue is. SI joint is a problem. I guess I should actually, I dont know, see a doctor ;)
Thanks worked great, I finally found my back issue is an SI issue, after about 2 years of intermittent issues with it and not knowing what it was ....now all I have to do is figure out if the issue is due to tightness or looseness of the SI joint?!?
thank you very much for this video. I tried it and it helped. I'm in a lot of pain (due to my SI joint) and this will be a nice excercise to use. My plan is to strengthen my core muscles, too.
Wow, instant relief. How lucky for us you forgot to take the video down after your nephew saw it. Thanks, things were looking bad before I came across your video.
These exercises are great! I've been suffering all week and felt some relief after doing them. I felt muscles I've never been aware of and look forward to strengthening them to prevent this amount of discomfort in the future. Thanks!
You'll find if you use the MET to the external rotators before the internal ones ... you ll adjust any imbalnce of the pubis through the uneven pull of the aductors on the pubic rami. Next.... the pelvis is never rotated! It can be held in a reflex postion of rotation but actually there are 3 bloody great interosseous ligamnets which prevent actual rotation. Sherrigton did this work in the thirties on reflex pathways.
@b8njy I have chronic pain and i can feel it almost like a relief if i stick my thumb keep into the joint where the sacrospinous ligament is & sacrptinerpis, The sciatic nerve i think is also giving me pain. After trying these excersises I have noticed a little relief and more relaxed.
I have severe scoliosis and severe pain in my si joint and hips. I go the the chiropractor and do excercises every day, but still have the pain very bad. Last night I couldn't sleep because the pain was so bad. I found your post this morning and tried the exercises you demonstrated and got a lot of relief right away. It's not perfect, but it is much better after only one time. Thanks Mike for helping so many people.
I have severe scoliosis and severe pain in my si joint and hips. I go the the chiropractor and do excercieses every day, but still have the pain very bad. Last night I couldn't sleep because the pain was so bad. I found your post this morning and tried the exercises you demonstrated and got a lot of relief right away. It's not perfect, but it is much better after only one time. Thanks Mike for helping so many people.
bigmikemo: What do you think of using cold and/or heat on the SI Joint?
I took a chance and tried the adjustment here and it seems to have helped quite a bit. Is it something an average si joint sufferer could do every day or could that be too much? Thanks!
Big mike...your the man!! I'm a canadian male who injured my SI playing hockey ...I've been hobbling around in pain for 2 weeks...I tried your exercise and got instant relief!!!! I couldnt believe it worked....Amazing..just amazing...Thank you so much for sharing this...
I was at the chiropractor 2 days ago for the second time in the week to readjust my si - my left side seems to rejam very quickly. Thank goodness I found this video because I was having great difficulty moving around this morning - I tried your method and although I didn't hear anything 'pop' (like during an adjustment-admittedly I was skeptical), there is immediate relief! Thank goodness because my chiropractor is now gone until after the holidays. Thank you!!!
@drgrady yes the concept is to use your muscles to realign your bones. there could be many reasons the bones at the SI joint are moving excessively (leg malalignment or length difference, trauma to the Low back, degenerative weaking of the core muscles that dynamically support the pelvis) So this manuever temporarily realigns your pelvis. but what causes the SI to come out of alignment is what needs to be discovered and addressed in order to decrease or reduce the occurance of these symptoms.
@492333 you need to refocus your objective to maintaining a strong core, including your transverse abdominus muscle, hip abd/adductors, erector spinae, and paraspinal muscles. I would seek the advice of a physical therapist if i were you to get specific exercises.
hey, I actually did the third technique and it helped me get rid of the pain instantly... felt like the pain just went away with the loud pop/crack
I'm guessing it's the bubbles forming within the joint that cause pain? Is it better to just release it once a week, or will that get me more addicted?
@492333 try to strengthen your pelvic muslces to decrease the occurances of the pelvis coming out of alignment. also, it helps to not perform traumatic activities such as jumping on one leg or things like that.
@bigmikemo You explained nicely the idea behind the first move, trying to rotate the pelvis back into the proper position... but what do the 2nd and 3rd moves do? Thanks in advance!
This actually works very well! I heard and felt the pop of the joint going back into place. Awesome! We'll see how long it will stay in place for. Thanks again.
i thought that my right leg was shorter than my left, but I saw a chiropractic video on you tube that said that, usually when people think they have a shorter leg, it is because their sacroiliac joint is jammed. so for me, the jam would be in my right lower back. How can I fix this?
@NOFseXy i would recommend pelvic stabilization exercises only. to try and self treat something that isnt symptomatic can lead to more trouble than you started with. Unless you are sure or have been told by a professional what your condition is. i wouldnt mess with it alone.
Hey when you say something else might be going on that's putting it mildly. I have been in chronic muscle pain for about a year because of a soccer injury and have basically been through the whole medical community and am currently seeing a chiropractor, deep tissue therapist, and acupuncture therapist and have already seen a PT but still no end in sight. there is no pain just popping and cracking when I push my butt muscles together when laying down or sitting.
@starvingsockpuppet got that right, there are a ton of stretches/strengthening ex's to do. everyone has a different need. but if i had to give you a generic answer, i'd say stretch the piriformis/hamstrings/ hip flexors, and strengthen your core.
Let me tell you I have been to my Family Dr. , Chiropractor, PT & a Massage Therapist. Chiropractor & Massage Therapist agree that it is my SI joint I was adjusted a felt great that day & day after. Sad thing it only lasted 2 days and right back to pain. I was going to the Chiropractor once a week or every other week paying out of pocket but only got short relief. Now I have done this exercise 3 times and it seems to last a day or 2 works great. WHERE DO I TURN 4 LONG TERM HELP? Please help
@ladysmiles76 You need to go to a Physical Therapist who is a certified functional manual therapist and who knows the mackenzie method of treating back injuries. Just so that you can rule out any other deformity to your back, so you wont just assume a SI joint injury as your only cause of dysfunction. There are other factors that you must address to dampen or even elimnate the effects of an SI out of alignment.
@ladysmiles76 just to name a few, your muscle imbalances around the pelvis/hip (what needs to be stretched/strenghtened), the positioning of your spine/pelvis throughout your daily activities (ie properly positioned in a chair when sitting, proper posture when standing), and your shoes.
@bigmikemo I saw a Chiropractor last week, he told me my SI is out leg length at least 1/4", left hip is tilted a little bit & I have a rotated pelvis. As far as my shoes I have rather flat feet :o\ and wear Orthotics that the Podiatrist made. One thing I can tell you is my hamstrings are super tight and when I try stretching them it seems to pinch a nerve (sciatic) if that makes any sense. This pain is so super frustrating it seems to go from my gluts to hip to my stomach(left side)
@bigmikemo it goes from the bottom of my ribs to the hip so it's not stomach pain.Seems to be part of the SI problem. I was also diagnosed with mild scoliosis about 15 years ago. But never knew I had it till some xrays so I don't know if that plays a part in any of it. Do you think I can ever be pain free? I am wayyyy 2 young for this :o(
@ladysmiles76 i can tell you right now that pain in your stomach can usually be attributed to a tight psoas (hip flexor) muscle. when scoliosis is involved, one side usually gets really tight. and can become intermittently painful. i usually try laying on my stomach and placing a soft round object (raquetball is usually good) to mobilize and massage that psoas.but all those observations that the chiro made are biproducts of the scoliosis.
@bigmikemo You got it, a tight psoas is putting it lightly when the chiro just touched the muscle last week I thought I would die it hurt so bad. left side the one on the right hurt but not 1/2 as bad as the left. I don't think I ever felt so much pain in my life. I guess I need to just except I'm falling apart at a young age :( I try to stay active and go to the gym, take walks, ride bikes and so forth but I need a good PT and they are hard to find around here why don't you move to NY hahaha
Hey Big Mike I tried this last night and my SI joint is still kinda popping on my left side. It does not hurt but I want to put it back to normal again. What should I do just keep doing these exercises?
@RockStar45177 you might want to go to see an MD to check out your back as something else might be going on if indeed your SI joint is popping. this manuever should make your pubic bone pop, not your sacroiliac joint.
@RockStar45177 also, i think i put a caption throughout the video, but these exercises merely realign your SI joint using your muscles, they DONOT stabilize your pelvis by developing your core muscles that envelope the pelvis. For this you need to seek the advice of a professional. thanks!
did it yesterday about 3 times.. have done it today one time.. also doing bird dogs along with it.. pain seems to be subsiding so i will keep this routine going
@RoberTastic you shouldnt be performing this on a "regular basis" just as needed, if it works, and you follow it up with proper stretching/strengthening of core/pelvis muscles, you shouldnt have to perform this too often. please seek out a professional for this
THANK YOU!! I've been living on pain killers and using my TENS machine all day every day for nearly a week after doing too much heavy work in one day. I've had SI Joint problems and pain for the last 5.5 yrs after a car accident and this is the first exercise I've done that hasn't hurt like an SOB afterwards. THANK YOU!!!!
THANK YOU!! I've been living on pain killers and using my TENS machine all day every day for nearly a week after doing too much heavy work in one day. I've had SI Joint problems and pain for the last 5.5 yrs after a car accident and this is the first exercise I've done that hasn't hurt like an SOB afterwards. THANK YOU!!!!
@wilmadearing i would ask your MD if this manuever is ok if you have had a hip replacement because excess hip flexion is a No No after a getting a new hip.
I've been to many PT's and everyone of them notice longer right leg. However I'm unsuccesfully fighting this problem (and pain). One of my doctors said however, that it's not that my right leg is longer, but my left leg is shorter.
My question is, IS IT POSSIBLE, that in my case I should do opposite thing (legs reversed) than at your film? I mean having right leg longer i should perform pushing with hand on left knee in this exercise?
I've been to many PT's and everyone of them notice longer right leg. However I'm unsuccesfully fighting this problem (and pain). One of my doctors said however, that it's not that my right leg is longer, but my left leg is shorter.
My question is, IS IT POSSIBLE, that in my case I should do opposite thing (legs reversed) than at your film? I mean having right leg longer i should perform pushing with hand on left knee in this exercise?
@MrMarcilian i would first determine which side the pain is coming from and then perform the exercise according to which side hurts. however, if you have a REAL leg length diffrerence, you need to see a professional to perhaps use heel inserts
Big Mike...si joint issue L side. I started doing a lot of stretching to deal with muscle imbalance in psoas and quads as well as muscles in back. For the psoas i place a strap around one foot and bring that leg up on the table and i lie face down. the other foot is on the floor i pull the strap up behind me over the shoulder blades which works the psoas and quads very effectively. The idea is to maximize the angle between the leg on the table and the leg on the floor before you do the stretch,
Thanks Mike! This provided me some great relief. I used to always put my back against the wall & slide down into a squatting position & would hold this position for 3-4 minutes. It is better if you take a hot bath (hot tub better) or shower, to help loosen yourself up (not as painful). It works.....it's a little more primitive than your method.
Big Mike ..leg length variance L side longer by about 3/8th inch. si joint discomfort on the L side. I recently got custom orthotics with R side orthotic accomodating the short side. Since the L side has the pain I have been placing my hands on the L knee and pushing that knee against resistance while pushing down on the R side. To address the muscle imbalances causing this issue I have been doing work to strengthen the quads which at the same time stretches the hamstrings.
MY wife has been in pain for 10 weeks and would really like to try your exercises;however she cannot lie down without being in extreme pain. This was a result from childbirth with injury to the piriformis as well as the SI joint. Should we wait for a PT to assist. She will be going to pt this Monday.
I felt immediate relief too! HOWEVER, I have one question. Once you know that it works how often should someone do these exercises? I did it 4 times yesterday and I'm a little sore today. TY!
These exercises are not reallly for maintainence, its for symptom relief. A main problem with this disorder is that there is an underlying muscle imbalance that allows for the joint to become unaligned, in most cases. So performing this over and over again will not be preventive by any means
Hi there, I have a quick question before doing this. My right si joint is rotated up forward to my belly and my left if rotated the opposite...so does this mean that I grab my right leg (the side the is hurting) and this will rotate it back towards neutral. Is this right? Thanks!
I normally lay on the floor and with a bent knee on the side that is bothering me, twist it over the other straight leg. I did your "warm up" then my usual thing and it worked awesomely!!! Pop-immediate relief!! Thanks.
I did it on both sides. The rotation you get from the first exercise is great, and I'll tell you, there was immediate relief. (My hips have been killing me since doing squats at the gym last night.) Excellent video - clear, right to the point, and it's great that you had a camera assistant instead of a static shot. Thanks a bunch.
Dude...as simple as this video is...excellent! I have been battling with stretching, PT visits, leg yanks, core strengthening and nothing worked as immediate as this! This relief allows me to get to the necessary core work! Right ON! All this and no PT, Chiro, MD, Cortisol shots, yoga strap this, yoga block that. I also have a cat wandering around as well giving the same mojo!
Okay, to do this alone--with my upper body and feet resting on the floor (the way I was taught) I used a yoga strap and a yoga block. For the first exercise I hooked the strap around my knee and then my opposite foot (which was resting on/pressing into the floor). For the second exercise I squeezed the yoga block between my knees. For the third I used the yoga strap around my knees. I hope this helps anyone who is trying to do it alone.
WOW!!! Just came back from the doctor with severe SI pain and was told it's a chronic condition for me and I better just get used to taking meds and deal with it. But now after doing your excercise (and some meds) I'm amazed at how much better it feels. Thanx from the bottom of my heart!
This is friggin amazing. I've been dealing with a twisted pelvis for so many years. I go to a chiro, he adjusts me then as soon as I do anything - I'm back out.
In my case, my left leg is longer, so I do these in the reverse. What a relief this is.
I cannot believe how quickly thiese techinques relieved me of years of pain and limited mobility. Chiropractors ,PTs. I thought I was going to never bde normal agsain. many many thanks.
This method is also recomended by our physical therapist, who has viewed this vidio, and agrees with it. Both my wife and I have SI problems from time to time and this simple, safe procedure has worked well. A couple of weeks ago my wife was unable to move, she tried this method and it worked immediately: freeing the joint. Instead of two fists between the knees we use a soccer ball or small basketball. Many thank for this video.
hey can anyone re send me the link to this video or someting... ive been suffering with si joint pain for about 4 months now, and i have an enormous difficulty walking.. but i cant see the video.. idk whats wrong... please help! lol
A big THANK YOU, I did your exercise last night and woke up a different person! I had to move my SI while installing a new kitchen two years ago. Yoga and acupuncture did nothing and lately my whole left part of the body felt like half numb. I thought it must the old age closing on me, my body sagging. Hey, I am feeling ten years younger this morning and even see better. You are my champ!
YO DUDE..YOU ARE THE MAN!! I have had SI pain on and off since 2005. I have done your exercises twice and I feel a big difference. I will continue to do them. Thanks you!!!!
Dude, you are the man!!! I have been living with SI pain since I got hit by a truck last month. I literally walked out of the ER with no pain or injuries but the next day I couldn't get out of bed. My doctor told me to just take an NSAID for it and it would go away on its own. The PT I saw gave me a bunch of streches to do that I think made it worse. How is it that some random guy on youtube gives better advice than medical professionals. You Rock, Thanks!
Glad i could help. I am a PT in Texas and i actually made this vid for a nephew in CA. i forgot to take it down after a few days and realized that people were actually getting some use out of this. Take care!
MRI showed a mild herniated disc between L4 and L5 so I thought this was causing my pain in the lower right side of my back. I went through PT and a med-X program without much results. I've been to several orthopedic doctors and all have noted a significant difference in my leg length. However, it wasn't until I seen a chiropractor that I ever heard heard of the SI joint. After doing my own research (Stork, Faber test) I am pretty sure my SI joint is the cause of my suffering. Ill try this out.
I have been living with this pain for 3 years now. I went from active and strong to an old lady at 36! I limp around like my grandma. The doctors wouldn't believe me and after so MANY tests I convinced them to inject = pain relief. Then they suggested surgery. No way. I've been searching for help. My r. ankle looks longer. Hope your stuff helps. I am seriously at rock bottom due to pain. Miserable but willing to try this!
I was suffering si joint pain for a year. 6 mon and had no idea it was si joint pain. I really felt bad 5 weeks ago. Decided to see a chiro. He right away diagnosed me w/si joint dysfunction. I have been to see him 12 times and the routine is: heat and electrode threrapy followed by back manipulation. I have had no real relief. I came across your video and last night and tonight were my first sessions (by myself). I will continue until ALL pain leaves my R-BUTT CHHEK! HA
I was suffering si joint pain for a year. 6 mon and had no idea it was si joint pain. I really felt bad 5 weeks ago. Decided to see a chiro. He right away diagnosed me w/si joint dysfunction. I have been to see him 12 times and the routine is: heat and electrode threrapy followed by back manipulation. I have had no real relief. I came across your video and last night and tonight were my first sessions (by myself). I will continue until ALL pain leaves my R-BUTT CHHEK! HA
That is a common exercise to stabilise pelvic muscles, not to influence on SIJ joint position. It will help many who have minor problems in pelvis if exercise is done correctly.
this video is for educational purposes only. the exercise shown here is only to be performed with the supervision of a licensed professional. i do not claim any responsibility for any injuries that may occur as a result of performing this exercise.
i would have someone take a look at your ankles from above. Because im willing to bet there is probably a small discrepancy betweent the two leg lenghts. if so, you can attempt this technique with a higher probability of positive results. if the two legs are the same as viewed from another person, you really wouldnt benefit from this technique on your own and might seek a physical therapist to assess your SI joint for other abnormalities. good luck!!!
one question... i don't seem to have one leg that is noticeably longer but I DO have SI pain on my left side. Will it still help to do this or is it really just to help in the "leg length" situation? The pain started after I began to do lots of long walks in the last several weeks. I have also been stretching my hip flexors and my piriformis to try and help. Thanks!!
hey thanks for the video this really works i have been having si problems all my life always going in for an adjustment which would fix the problem for a few days i needed a home fix thanks again.
I would get si joint pain for a week (2 weeks the longest) when I was not active enough and sat for long periods of time. I also have hypermobility making it easier for problems. It would be so bad I was practically immobile for days. I would just lay in bed until it went away. Physical therapy every time was costly. I was upset that after being active and without it for a year i hut it again. I just used this simple exercise and it actually relieved the pain I was feeling. Thank you so much!
Most doctors and even physios overlook the sacroiliac problem, I had chronic pain for 12 months and physios attributed it to muscle strains or imbalances. This method is a quick fix, it really can work for a lot of people. Good job posting this video.
Fantastic, after years of recurring problems with my SI joint, which has had me at the oesteo's too reguarly (too expensive), this simple fix seems to have worked wonders. Two days of full on ashtanga yoga practice later and it hasn't moved - even the tiniest bit. Thanks, thanks, thanks. (PS my SI joint problems originate from an anatomical short leg, car accidents, and not working with enough awareness doing yoga with a very uneven body)
This is not intended to be a preventive measure. its a corrective one. The way to stave off repeat occurances is to perform squats, hip and core strengthening. take care
What about the clicking in the joint? It hurts bad when I have a "flare up" which I attribute to carrying my toddler too much (on that side) or running more mileage than usual, or spinning (which I just don't do anymore). Do I assume the clicking without pain is OK? Does it mean that its too loose or too tight? I never know whether or not to try and stretch it further or if I'm doing more harm by doing that (pulling my knee up and out to the side while laying). THANKS for positng this!
After doing the routine twice yesterday i had great improvement in discomfort today. My si has been out of position for 2 years or more, a result i think of a noticeable functional leg length discrepancy.
it is actually a physical therapy technique, not a chiropractic technique. And just to clarify, indeed the pain can be on the short leg side. However, the technique is focused more on fixing the rotation of the sacroiliac joint which will make the leg lengths equal. So essentially, it doesnt matter which side is painful, because once you fix the rotation dysfunction of the pelvis, the pain should be decreased or eliminated.
Awesome! I have extreme pain in my left SI all the time, as well as really tight hip-flexors, and I did this, and it helped quite a bit! THANKS for posting!!
in that instance its hard to speak of over the internet without assessing the area in person. However, that isolated information alone would lead me to believe it is more of a muscle strain or lumbosacral abnormality that would not get relief from this technique
Ok.... I am in awe. I have looked all over the place to relieve some of the pressure on my SI joint. I could barely get around today and I thought...what the hell. I'll try your stretches and voila. I actually said "what the hell?!?!" when I just now got off the floor without any pain! I can play v-ball tonight!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Thank you Mike! No more pain!!!
WBaileyTBM 1 day ago
man, I just tried this and my back feels a ton better! Thanks a ton for this. My back still has a slight ache but at least now I can walk without any pain.
Beznet 3 weeks ago
What system of bodywork does this technique come from? Is it from PT training, Chiropractic, Some other modality? It does work really well.
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Usual 3 exercises for SI pain. I would like to warn all of you, who have problems with SI joints, that the reason for pain in this region can also be rheumatoidical (in my case Ankylosing spondylitis). I also was relived with use of such techniques, but as said this could be tricky, because the real problem is somewhere else. Blased is one who has only SI joint problem. Anyhow thanks for sharing.
dafrt 3 months ago
Definitely watch Mikes SI Evaluation video to figure out which side to work. Evaluation showed my left was longer. I then did the si joint exercise, and evaluation again which showed my legs the same. Wow, and my pain was gone gone gone!!!!! Thanks Mike!!!!!
tboydsto4 3 months ago
I'm not sure why this worked but it did. I've been going to physio and being destroyed with only have relief. My SI joint has been messed up since my knee surgery. If your having issues...give this a try.
Freshyhead 4 months ago
NO WAY!!! Thanks man! I've been in pain for months assuming the pain was SI joint related.. I JUST gave these stretches a go and now the half is half gone! (keeping in mind that yesterday that it was the worst it's ever been! Thanks a million!
SPartdesign 4 months ago
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have to ask you; are you certain that it is not the other way around? That you should put pressure on the leg in the opposite side of the SI-joint pain. I mean, this is to realign an anterior pelvic tilt in the right side am I correct?
Thx
HrJeps 5 months ago
I have severe low baxk problems and i go to get an si injection on friday. This relaxed my butt/lower back for the first time
octoberisloveryley 5 months ago
This is exactly what my chiropractor told me to do yesterday (minus the first part) when I asked him what to do while on my vacation. Thank you for the video. I wish I had known about this like 10 years ago...
ginamarina101 5 months ago
ATTN: for all those who have tried this technique...
if you have chronic low back pain and have tried this technique, what was your experience with it? temporary relief? relief for several months? etc.
afwon 6 months ago
Ok....is this black magic? I am 35 and for the past 4months there are mornings I can barely get dressed because I couldn't bend. So I come across this video, and on a day where my back is bothering me pretty good, I do these 3 exercises and its like I never had a problem. Amazing. Also answers for me what my issue is. SI joint is a problem. I guess I should actually, I dont know, see a doctor ;)
rrrothberg 6 months ago
Wow! After months of lower back pain, these exercises eliminated my pain immediately. Thanks Mike!
rsal74 6 months ago
Thanks worked great, I finally found my back issue is an SI issue, after about 2 years of intermittent issues with it and not knowing what it was ....now all I have to do is figure out if the issue is due to tightness or looseness of the SI joint?!?
xyztnb 8 months ago
thank you very much for this video. I tried it and it helped. I'm in a lot of pain (due to my SI joint) and this will be a nice excercise to use. My plan is to strengthen my core muscles, too.
bluesky8921 8 months ago
Great video. Ha @ the cat. We know what that's like. "I'm stealin' you're youtube video timez."
teresaveg 9 months ago
Wow, instant relief. How lucky for us you forgot to take the video down after your nephew saw it. Thanks, things were looking bad before I came across your video.
crisbourn 10 months ago
These exercises are great! I've been suffering all week and felt some relief after doing them. I felt muscles I've never been aware of and look forward to strengthening them to prevent this amount of discomfort in the future. Thanks!
sagecleaning 10 months ago
You'll find if you use the MET to the external rotators before the internal ones ... you ll adjust any imbalnce of the pubis through the uneven pull of the aductors on the pubic rami. Next.... the pelvis is never rotated! It can be held in a reflex postion of rotation but actually there are 3 bloody great interosseous ligamnets which prevent actual rotation. Sherrigton did this work in the thirties on reflex pathways.
b8njy 10 months ago
@b8njy I have chronic pain and i can feel it almost like a relief if i stick my thumb keep into the joint where the sacrospinous ligament is & sacrptinerpis, The sciatic nerve i think is also giving me pain. After trying these excersises I have noticed a little relief and more relaxed.
digitalmonkeynuts 7 months ago
hi, i tried it a couple of times, and nothing popped back in, i injured it last week but pain has subsided. any help? i cant afford going to a chiro
789654123 10 months ago
i tried it for a while and nothing happend and plus im only 14:(
awsomegiraff15 11 months ago
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I have severe scoliosis and severe pain in my si joint and hips. I go the the chiropractor and do excercises every day, but still have the pain very bad. Last night I couldn't sleep because the pain was so bad. I found your post this morning and tried the exercises you demonstrated and got a lot of relief right away. It's not perfect, but it is much better after only one time. Thanks Mike for helping so many people.
deeners11 11 months ago
I have severe scoliosis and severe pain in my si joint and hips. I go the the chiropractor and do excercieses every day, but still have the pain very bad. Last night I couldn't sleep because the pain was so bad. I found your post this morning and tried the exercises you demonstrated and got a lot of relief right away. It's not perfect, but it is much better after only one time. Thanks Mike for helping so many people.
deeners11 11 months ago
After doing two sets of these exercises, my pain is virtually gone. Thank you so very much for posting!! : )
wamyola 1 year ago
nice cat !!
pumpkinzer0 1 year ago
bigmikemo: What do you think of using cold and/or heat on the SI Joint?
I took a chance and tried the adjustment here and it seems to have helped quite a bit. Is it something an average si joint sufferer could do every day or could that be too much? Thanks!
hawaiidispenser 1 year ago
thank you,im pain free again !
accadoza 1 year ago
This did not work at all.
redr2 1 year ago
Thank you sir.
tycer7 1 year ago
what if u can't use ur legs cause of atrofy??
teves210 1 year ago
Big mike...your the man!! I'm a canadian male who injured my SI playing hockey ...I've been hobbling around in pain for 2 weeks...I tried your exercise and got instant relief!!!! I couldnt believe it worked....Amazing..just amazing...Thank you so much for sharing this...
CoopDawgTdude 1 year ago
hmmm i shall try this...thanks brown man.
scuzzulus 1 year ago
I was at the chiropractor 2 days ago for the second time in the week to readjust my si - my left side seems to rejam very quickly. Thank goodness I found this video because I was having great difficulty moving around this morning - I tried your method and although I didn't hear anything 'pop' (like during an adjustment-admittedly I was skeptical), there is immediate relief! Thank goodness because my chiropractor is now gone until after the holidays. Thank you!!!
drgrady 1 year ago
@drgrady yes the concept is to use your muscles to realign your bones. there could be many reasons the bones at the SI joint are moving excessively (leg malalignment or length difference, trauma to the Low back, degenerative weaking of the core muscles that dynamically support the pelvis) So this manuever temporarily realigns your pelvis. but what causes the SI to come out of alignment is what needs to be discovered and addressed in order to decrease or reduce the occurance of these symptoms.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
i used to always do the third technique and crack my SI very loudly
ive done it for about 3 years when i was young
now my SI joints cracks and pops when i stand up or raise one leg
it is going to get worse over time?
492333 1 year ago
@492333 you need to refocus your objective to maintaining a strong core, including your transverse abdominus muscle, hip abd/adductors, erector spinae, and paraspinal muscles. I would seek the advice of a physical therapist if i were you to get specific exercises.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@bigmikemo
hey, I actually did the third technique and it helped me get rid of the pain instantly... felt like the pain just went away with the loud pop/crack
I'm guessing it's the bubbles forming within the joint that cause pain? Is it better to just release it once a week, or will that get me more addicted?
492333 1 year ago
@492333 try to strengthen your pelvic muslces to decrease the occurances of the pelvis coming out of alignment. also, it helps to not perform traumatic activities such as jumping on one leg or things like that.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@bigmikemo You explained nicely the idea behind the first move, trying to rotate the pelvis back into the proper position... but what do the 2nd and 3rd moves do? Thanks in advance!
A550RGY 1 year ago
This actually works very well! I heard and felt the pop of the joint going back into place. Awesome! We'll see how long it will stay in place for. Thanks again.
xenochromocript 1 year ago
thanks!
MrEchelon9 1 year ago
shouild i do the first exercise on both sides alternating or only on the painful side?
MrEchelon9 1 year ago
@MrEchelon9 begin just by doing the painful side untill your pain resolves. then try to strengthen your pelvic muscles on both sides simultaneously
bigmikemo 1 year ago
I've been trying Kegel Exercises for my back pain, but they bother my prostate. Oiy !!
primpnpoop 1 year ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH! i heard a soft little pop in my hip doing this and now no more pain!!! :))
golinda50 1 year ago
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FaithJuliaLove 1 year ago
Didn't help me. Oh well.
FaithJuliaLove 1 year ago
i thought that my right leg was shorter than my left, but I saw a chiropractic video on you tube that said that, usually when people think they have a shorter leg, it is because their sacroiliac joint is jammed. so for me, the jam would be in my right lower back. How can I fix this?
NOFseXy 1 year ago
@NOFseXy i would recommend pelvic stabilization exercises only. to try and self treat something that isnt symptomatic can lead to more trouble than you started with. Unless you are sure or have been told by a professional what your condition is. i wouldnt mess with it alone.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@bigmikemo thanks a lot! =)
NOFseXy 1 year ago
Hey when you say something else might be going on that's putting it mildly. I have been in chronic muscle pain for about a year because of a soccer injury and have basically been through the whole medical community and am currently seeing a chiropractor, deep tissue therapist, and acupuncture therapist and have already seen a PT but still no end in sight. there is no pain just popping and cracking when I push my butt muscles together when laying down or sitting.
RockStar45177 1 year ago
@starvingsockpuppet got that right, there are a ton of stretches/strengthening ex's to do. everyone has a different need. but if i had to give you a generic answer, i'd say stretch the piriformis/hamstrings/ hip flexors, and strengthen your core.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
Let me tell you I have been to my Family Dr. , Chiropractor, PT & a Massage Therapist. Chiropractor & Massage Therapist agree that it is my SI joint I was adjusted a felt great that day & day after. Sad thing it only lasted 2 days and right back to pain. I was going to the Chiropractor once a week or every other week paying out of pocket but only got short relief. Now I have done this exercise 3 times and it seems to last a day or 2 works great. WHERE DO I TURN 4 LONG TERM HELP? Please help
ladysmiles76 1 year ago
@ladysmiles76 You need to go to a Physical Therapist who is a certified functional manual therapist and who knows the mackenzie method of treating back injuries. Just so that you can rule out any other deformity to your back, so you wont just assume a SI joint injury as your only cause of dysfunction. There are other factors that you must address to dampen or even elimnate the effects of an SI out of alignment.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@ladysmiles76 just to name a few, your muscle imbalances around the pelvis/hip (what needs to be stretched/strenghtened), the positioning of your spine/pelvis throughout your daily activities (ie properly positioned in a chair when sitting, proper posture when standing), and your shoes.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@bigmikemo I saw a Chiropractor last week, he told me my SI is out leg length at least 1/4", left hip is tilted a little bit & I have a rotated pelvis. As far as my shoes I have rather flat feet :o\ and wear Orthotics that the Podiatrist made. One thing I can tell you is my hamstrings are super tight and when I try stretching them it seems to pinch a nerve (sciatic) if that makes any sense. This pain is so super frustrating it seems to go from my gluts to hip to my stomach(left side)
ladysmiles76 1 year ago
@bigmikemo it goes from the bottom of my ribs to the hip so it's not stomach pain.Seems to be part of the SI problem. I was also diagnosed with mild scoliosis about 15 years ago. But never knew I had it till some xrays so I don't know if that plays a part in any of it. Do you think I can ever be pain free? I am wayyyy 2 young for this :o(
ladysmiles76 1 year ago
@ladysmiles76 i can tell you right now that pain in your stomach can usually be attributed to a tight psoas (hip flexor) muscle. when scoliosis is involved, one side usually gets really tight. and can become intermittently painful. i usually try laying on my stomach and placing a soft round object (raquetball is usually good) to mobilize and massage that psoas.but all those observations that the chiro made are biproducts of the scoliosis.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@bigmikemo You got it, a tight psoas is putting it lightly when the chiro just touched the muscle last week I thought I would die it hurt so bad. left side the one on the right hurt but not 1/2 as bad as the left. I don't think I ever felt so much pain in my life. I guess I need to just except I'm falling apart at a young age :( I try to stay active and go to the gym, take walks, ride bikes and so forth but I need a good PT and they are hard to find around here why don't you move to NY hahaha
ladysmiles76 1 year ago
Hey Big Mike I tried this last night and my SI joint is still kinda popping on my left side. It does not hurt but I want to put it back to normal again. What should I do just keep doing these exercises?
RockStar45177 1 year ago
@RockStar45177 you might want to go to see an MD to check out your back as something else might be going on if indeed your SI joint is popping. this manuever should make your pubic bone pop, not your sacroiliac joint.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@RockStar45177 also, i think i put a caption throughout the video, but these exercises merely realign your SI joint using your muscles, they DONOT stabilize your pelvis by developing your core muscles that envelope the pelvis. For this you need to seek the advice of a professional. thanks!
bigmikemo 1 year ago
Thank you, thank you and thank you. God bless you for helping others!!!!!!!!!!
Deedee4710 1 year ago
how often are you supposed to do this?
RoberTastic 1 year ago
did it yesterday about 3 times.. have done it today one time.. also doing bird dogs along with it.. pain seems to be subsiding so i will keep this routine going
RoberTastic 1 year ago
@RoberTastic you shouldnt be performing this on a "regular basis" just as needed, if it works, and you follow it up with proper stretching/strengthening of core/pelvis muscles, you shouldnt have to perform this too often. please seek out a professional for this
bigmikemo 1 year ago
@bigmikemo
pain went away after 7 days or so.. quit doing it after it subsided.. was probably something minor. Thanks anyway
RoberTastic 1 year ago
PT's are way more knowledgeable in curing pain that ANY doctor or chiropractor ever will be. Excellent video, thanks for posting.
plymouthfan 1 year ago
Wow, after months of low-grade pain, you fixed it in less than two minutes. Thanks. This is genius.
lilfenn1 1 year ago
THANK YOU!! I've been living on pain killers and using my TENS machine all day every day for nearly a week after doing too much heavy work in one day. I've had SI Joint problems and pain for the last 5.5 yrs after a car accident and this is the first exercise I've done that hasn't hurt like an SOB afterwards. THANK YOU!!!!
purrrkitten 1 year ago
THANK YOU!! I've been living on pain killers and using my TENS machine all day every day for nearly a week after doing too much heavy work in one day. I've had SI Joint problems and pain for the last 5.5 yrs after a car accident and this is the first exercise I've done that hasn't hurt like an SOB afterwards. THANK YOU!!!!
purrrkitten 1 year ago
great cat! Haven't tried the exercise yet. Had a hip done few years ago, had chronic pain since 06 and counting. I will try to exercise though.
wilmadearing 1 year ago
@wilmadearing i would ask your MD if this manuever is ok if you have had a hip replacement because excess hip flexion is a No No after a getting a new hip.
bigmikemo 1 year ago
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Hello bigmikemo.
I've been to many PT's and everyone of them notice longer right leg. However I'm unsuccesfully fighting this problem (and pain). One of my doctors said however, that it's not that my right leg is longer, but my left leg is shorter.
My question is, IS IT POSSIBLE, that in my case I should do opposite thing (legs reversed) than at your film? I mean having right leg longer i should perform pushing with hand on left knee in this exercise?
Thanks for great job!
MrMarcilian 1 year ago
Hello bigmikemo.
I've been to many PT's and everyone of them notice longer right leg. However I'm unsuccesfully fighting this problem (and pain). One of my doctors said however, that it's not that my right leg is longer, but my left leg is shorter.
My question is, IS IT POSSIBLE, that in my case I should do opposite thing (legs reversed) than at your film? I mean having right leg longer i should perform pushing with hand on left knee in this exercise?
Thanks for great job!
MrMarcilian 1 year ago
@MrMarcilian i would first determine which side the pain is coming from and then perform the exercise according to which side hurts. however, if you have a REAL leg length diffrerence, you need to see a professional to perhaps use heel inserts
bigmikemo 1 year ago
Thanks great, simple but effective. Cheers mate.
TruthofDilly 1 year ago
Thanks Mike. I'm going to try this today BEFORE I think I need to find yet another doctor!
lamador27 2 years ago
Big Mike...si joint issue L side. I started doing a lot of stretching to deal with muscle imbalance in psoas and quads as well as muscles in back. For the psoas i place a strap around one foot and bring that leg up on the table and i lie face down. the other foot is on the floor i pull the strap up behind me over the shoulder blades which works the psoas and quads very effectively. The idea is to maximize the angle between the leg on the table and the leg on the floor before you do the stretch,
devaneym1 2 years ago
Thanks Mike! This provided me some great relief. I used to always put my back against the wall & slide down into a squatting position & would hold this position for 3-4 minutes. It is better if you take a hot bath (hot tub better) or shower, to help loosen yourself up (not as painful). It works.....it's a little more primitive than your method.
71NU95 2 years ago
Big Mike ..leg length variance L side longer by about 3/8th inch. si joint discomfort on the L side. I recently got custom orthotics with R side orthotic accomodating the short side. Since the L side has the pain I have been placing my hands on the L knee and pushing that knee against resistance while pushing down on the R side. To address the muscle imbalances causing this issue I have been doing work to strengthen the quads which at the same time stretches the hamstrings.
devaneym1 2 years ago
Big Mike,
MY wife has been in pain for 10 weeks and would really like to try your exercises;however she cannot lie down without being in extreme pain. This was a result from childbirth with injury to the piriformis as well as the SI joint. Should we wait for a PT to assist. She will be going to pt this Monday.
aherrera2613 2 years ago
yes please wait for a PT. There could be other things going on that a PT can screen for.
bigmikemo 2 years ago
I felt immediate relief too! HOWEVER, I have one question. Once you know that it works how often should someone do these exercises? I did it 4 times yesterday and I'm a little sore today. TY!
kdaniels71 2 years ago
These exercises are not reallly for maintainence, its for symptom relief. A main problem with this disorder is that there is an underlying muscle imbalance that allows for the joint to become unaligned, in most cases. So performing this over and over again will not be preventive by any means
bigmikemo 2 years ago
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devaneym1 2 years ago
Hi there, I have a quick question before doing this. My right si joint is rotated up forward to my belly and my left if rotated the opposite...so does this mean that I grab my right leg (the side the is hurting) and this will rotate it back towards neutral. Is this right? Thanks!
cbrown387 2 years ago
I normally lay on the floor and with a bent knee on the side that is bothering me, twist it over the other straight leg. I did your "warm up" then my usual thing and it worked awesomely!!! Pop-immediate relief!! Thanks.
nerdzunite 2 years ago
thanks a lot dude. It took the burning out of my back, even for a few minutes.
JamesSchanen 2 years ago
I did it on both sides. The rotation you get from the first exercise is great, and I'll tell you, there was immediate relief. (My hips have been killing me since doing squats at the gym last night.) Excellent video - clear, right to the point, and it's great that you had a camera assistant instead of a static shot. Thanks a bunch.
ericarmstrong1 2 years ago
Dude...as simple as this video is...excellent! I have been battling with stretching, PT visits, leg yanks, core strengthening and nothing worked as immediate as this! This relief allows me to get to the necessary core work! Right ON! All this and no PT, Chiro, MD, Cortisol shots, yoga strap this, yoga block that. I also have a cat wandering around as well giving the same mojo!
irongoosemt 2 years ago
Okay, to do this alone--with my upper body and feet resting on the floor (the way I was taught) I used a yoga strap and a yoga block. For the first exercise I hooked the strap around my knee and then my opposite foot (which was resting on/pressing into the floor). For the second exercise I squeezed the yoga block between my knees. For the third I used the yoga strap around my knees. I hope this helps anyone who is trying to do it alone.
kathlynebrown 2 years ago
Love the Texas shirt and Bijoux. A nice refresher. My SI joint has been killing me lately. Self manip is hard. I'll get someone to help me. Thanks.
kathlynebrown 2 years ago
I like the kitty!
PhyllisAndrews 2 years ago
Very helpful to see a video even tho I have written instructions of this. Thanks for demonstrating!
flyingsteel 2 years ago
Thank you!!! The little that I could do, I felt some relief. I will keep trying, since all else has failed.
chicosmokster 2 years ago
Thank you ----this worked immediately and gave me relief where a month of chiro adjustments has not. Amazing.
susan1524 2 years ago
Do you do the first exercise on both sides? Or just the side that hurts?
kcweiss 2 years ago
thankyou my moms back feels better
you have any other tips?
NocriZle 2 years ago
WOW!!! Just came back from the doctor with severe SI pain and was told it's a chronic condition for me and I better just get used to taking meds and deal with it. But now after doing your excercise (and some meds) I'm amazed at how much better it feels. Thanx from the bottom of my heart!
marcopolio421 2 years ago
this rocks!!!!!!!!!
hollyni 2 years ago
DUDE!
This is friggin amazing. I've been dealing with a twisted pelvis for so many years. I go to a chiro, he adjusts me then as soon as I do anything - I'm back out.
In my case, my left leg is longer, so I do these in the reverse. What a relief this is.
thebbk 2 years ago
I cannot believe how quickly thiese techinques relieved me of years of pain and limited mobility. Chiropractors ,PTs. I thought I was going to never bde normal agsain. many many thanks.
greg071153 2 years ago
This method is also recomended by our physical therapist, who has viewed this vidio, and agrees with it. Both my wife and I have SI problems from time to time and this simple, safe procedure has worked well. A couple of weeks ago my wife was unable to move, she tried this method and it worked immediately: freeing the joint. Instead of two fists between the knees we use a soccer ball or small basketball. Many thank for this video.
samandbren 2 years ago
hey can anyone re send me the link to this video or someting... ive been suffering with si joint pain for about 4 months now, and i have an enormous difficulty walking.. but i cant see the video.. idk whats wrong... please help! lol
scoobymc04 2 years ago
i've been suffering over 20 years and this helps A LOTTTTT!!! Thank YOUU!!
sru111 2 years ago
A big THANK YOU, I did your exercise last night and woke up a different person! I had to move my SI while installing a new kitchen two years ago. Yoga and acupuncture did nothing and lately my whole left part of the body felt like half numb. I thought it must the old age closing on me, my body sagging. Hey, I am feeling ten years younger this morning and even see better. You are my champ!
radicalbee 2 years ago
YO DUDE..YOU ARE THE MAN!! I have had SI pain on and off since 2005. I have done your exercises twice and I feel a big difference. I will continue to do them. Thanks you!!!!
khc333 2 years ago
Dude, you are the man!!! I have been living with SI pain since I got hit by a truck last month. I literally walked out of the ER with no pain or injuries but the next day I couldn't get out of bed. My doctor told me to just take an NSAID for it and it would go away on its own. The PT I saw gave me a bunch of streches to do that I think made it worse. How is it that some random guy on youtube gives better advice than medical professionals. You Rock, Thanks!
timothyg413 2 years ago
Glad i could help. I am a PT in Texas and i actually made this vid for a nephew in CA. i forgot to take it down after a few days and realized that people were actually getting some use out of this. Take care!
bigmikemo 2 years ago
MRI showed a mild herniated disc between L4 and L5 so I thought this was causing my pain in the lower right side of my back. I went through PT and a med-X program without much results. I've been to several orthopedic doctors and all have noted a significant difference in my leg length. However, it wasn't until I seen a chiropractor that I ever heard heard of the SI joint. After doing my own research (Stork, Faber test) I am pretty sure my SI joint is the cause of my suffering. Ill try this out.
jasonpatrickries 3 years ago
THANK YOU - Love, Emma. (22 weeks pregnant with SI pain)
BummaMama 3 years ago
you can also do this with your feet on a wall and does the same
MUDAWG15 3 years ago
actually, thats one of my favorite positions to perform this technique! thanks for bringing that up.
bigmikemo 3 years ago
this technique works wonders, thanks so much for sharing
ccowser328is 3 years ago
All I can say is wow. I just did this and feel immediate relief. Thanks for posting this video!!!!
somanypets 3 years ago
wow thanks it's already helping...i'm going to add this video to my favs
sistermitzi 3 years ago
I have been living with this pain for 3 years now. I went from active and strong to an old lady at 36! I limp around like my grandma. The doctors wouldn't believe me and after so MANY tests I convinced them to inject = pain relief. Then they suggested surgery. No way. I've been searching for help. My r. ankle looks longer. Hope your stuff helps. I am seriously at rock bottom due to pain. Miserable but willing to try this!
karatemomma 3 years ago
My problem would be that once the exercises are done, I'll never manage to get back up from the floor in the state i'm in right now.
Getting out of bed is allready a torture...
unexist 3 years ago
I was suffering si joint pain for a year. 6 mon and had no idea it was si joint pain. I really felt bad 5 weeks ago. Decided to see a chiro. He right away diagnosed me w/si joint dysfunction. I have been to see him 12 times and the routine is: heat and electrode threrapy followed by back manipulation. I have had no real relief. I came across your video and last night and tonight were my first sessions (by myself). I will continue until ALL pain leaves my R-BUTT CHHEK! HA
Please respond.
Melbean91709 3 years ago
I was suffering si joint pain for a year. 6 mon and had no idea it was si joint pain. I really felt bad 5 weeks ago. Decided to see a chiro. He right away diagnosed me w/si joint dysfunction. I have been to see him 12 times and the routine is: heat and electrode threrapy followed by back manipulation. I have had no real relief. I came across your video and last night and tonight were my first sessions (by myself). I will continue until ALL pain leaves my R-BUTT CHHEK! HA
I have been stretching.
bmcj199 3 years ago
what the heck? I didn't write that?
bmcj199 3 years ago
That is a common exercise to stabilise pelvic muscles, not to influence on SIJ joint position. It will help many who have minor problems in pelvis if exercise is done correctly.
parantunut 3 years ago
my disclaimer:
this video is for educational purposes only. the exercise shown here is only to be performed with the supervision of a licensed professional. i do not claim any responsibility for any injuries that may occur as a result of performing this exercise.
bigmikemo 3 years ago
i would have someone take a look at your ankles from above. Because im willing to bet there is probably a small discrepancy betweent the two leg lenghts. if so, you can attempt this technique with a higher probability of positive results. if the two legs are the same as viewed from another person, you really wouldnt benefit from this technique on your own and might seek a physical therapist to assess your SI joint for other abnormalities. good luck!!!
bigmikemo 3 years ago
one question... i don't seem to have one leg that is noticeably longer but I DO have SI pain on my left side. Will it still help to do this or is it really just to help in the "leg length" situation? The pain started after I began to do lots of long walks in the last several weeks. I have also been stretching my hip flexors and my piriformis to try and help. Thanks!!
JillK90 3 years ago
hey thanks for the video this really works i have been having si problems all my life always going in for an adjustment which would fix the problem for a few days i needed a home fix thanks again.
bearoff 3 years ago
I would get si joint pain for a week (2 weeks the longest) when I was not active enough and sat for long periods of time. I also have hypermobility making it easier for problems. It would be so bad I was practically immobile for days. I would just lay in bed until it went away. Physical therapy every time was costly. I was upset that after being active and without it for a year i hut it again. I just used this simple exercise and it actually relieved the pain I was feeling. Thank you so much!
maimingbetty 3 years ago
Great video. Helped me a lot.
niagareven 3 years ago
Most doctors and even physios overlook the sacroiliac problem, I had chronic pain for 12 months and physios attributed it to muscle strains or imbalances. This method is a quick fix, it really can work for a lot of people. Good job posting this video.
arwelbo 3 years ago
Fantastic, after years of recurring problems with my SI joint, which has had me at the oesteo's too reguarly (too expensive), this simple fix seems to have worked wonders. Two days of full on ashtanga yoga practice later and it hasn't moved - even the tiniest bit. Thanks, thanks, thanks. (PS my SI joint problems originate from an anatomical short leg, car accidents, and not working with enough awareness doing yoga with a very uneven body)
colzan63 3 years ago
This is not intended to be a preventive measure. its a corrective one. The way to stave off repeat occurances is to perform squats, hip and core strengthening. take care
bigmikemo 3 years ago
What about the clicking in the joint? It hurts bad when I have a "flare up" which I attribute to carrying my toddler too much (on that side) or running more mileage than usual, or spinning (which I just don't do anymore). Do I assume the clicking without pain is OK? Does it mean that its too loose or too tight? I never know whether or not to try and stretch it further or if I'm doing more harm by doing that (pulling my knee up and out to the side while laying). THANKS for positng this!
reader1970 3 years ago
After doing the routine twice yesterday i had great improvement in discomfort today. My si has been out of position for 2 years or more, a result i think of a noticeable functional leg length discrepancy.
Keep up the good work bigmikemo.
js12347777 3 years ago
This did move my joint around.
How come the painfull joint also being the longer leg side?
Is this a chiropractic technique.
Thanks for shareing it ;-)
js12347777 3 years ago
it is actually a physical therapy technique, not a chiropractic technique. And just to clarify, indeed the pain can be on the short leg side. However, the technique is focused more on fixing the rotation of the sacroiliac joint which will make the leg lengths equal. So essentially, it doesnt matter which side is painful, because once you fix the rotation dysfunction of the pelvis, the pain should be decreased or eliminated.
bigmikemo 3 years ago
UNBELIEVABLE! It worked. Thanks so much.
queenbee4boys 3 years ago
Hey man,
That properly sorted my SI joint out - I've had pain in my left one from doing yoga wrongly every day for a year... But your method worked wonders.
I'll be using that a lot in future. Cheers!
SiriusRyanw 3 years ago
Awesome! I have extreme pain in my left SI all the time, as well as really tight hip-flexors, and I did this, and it helped quite a bit! THANKS for posting!!
sugrcoma 3 years ago
So - What are you supposed to do if both sides hurt?
fyrstgrok 3 years ago
in that instance its hard to speak of over the internet without assessing the area in person. However, that isolated information alone would lead me to believe it is more of a muscle strain or lumbosacral abnormality that would not get relief from this technique
bigmikemo 3 years ago
Ok.... I am in awe. I have looked all over the place to relieve some of the pressure on my SI joint. I could barely get around today and I thought...what the hell. I'll try your stretches and voila. I actually said "what the hell?!?!" when I just now got off the floor without any pain! I can play v-ball tonight!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
evilgrinners 3 years ago
im just glad you could get relief. i know how frustrating spinal pain can be.
bigmikemo 3 years ago