Bottom Line: While figuring out the difference between hip and SI (sacroiliac) joint pain can be extremely confusing, being able to identify which one is the culprit is crucial when you’re looking for relief. Your SI joint connects your tailbone (sacrum) and your pelvis. It’s very fibrous and have a limited range of motion - just a few millimeters. Your hip, on the other hand, is much less stable with a wide range of motion, allowing the leg to move freely in every plane. Why … [Read more...] about Your Hip and SI Joint: What’s the Difference?
Hip Pain
The 3 Best Stretches for Back Pain
Back pain can be the result of many factors, but tight muscles and joints around the low back and hips are among the most common. I want to give you what I consider to be the three best stretches that will help you relieve pain and reduce tightness around these areas. The Hip Hinge The Hip Hinge stretch is great because you can do it almost anywhere. Start by standing up straight, making sure your pelvis is not tilted forward or backward (in other words make sure you have a neutral … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Stretches for Back Pain
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