Re: Trigger point injections - TOM

[Guest guest]

Tom wrote: >>>>Chelle and Lindsey,The reason they are so stubborn and often return is because you did notget the underlying or perpetuating factor completely resolved. That mayvery well be the asymmtry of the pelvis and sacrum that is holding on tothe muscle tension and triggers. Tom I agree, Tom - about the whole asymmetry issue. That is why I am asking you a Million questions *grin*. I am finally 'understanding' this so much better. My biggest challenge remains finding out 'where' the main issue is...the ligaments around the sacrum (possible injury? slackness) or could it be something with the SI Joint itself? Of course, the stupid bone spur is a problem too. But FINALLY....and I do mean FINALLY I am understanding

all of this. Thanks so much for being a PT Geek....I so appreciate it - every question you answer is helping me more and more to understand! ~Chelle

[Guest guest]

Chelle,

Pretty soon you'll be a geek too!!!

Now factor this in to the entire scenario.

If you have pain, the muscles are inhibited and harbor triggers. So not

only do they hurt and don't know how to relax, they have almost no

strength to hold the pelvis and the sacrum in place.

" the perfect storm "

Tom

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> Tom wrote: >>>>Chelle and Lindsey,

> The reason they are so stubborn and often return is because you did not

> get the underlying or perpetuating factor completely resolved. That may

> very well be the asymmtry of the pelvis and sacrum that is holding on to

> the muscle tension and triggers. Tom

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> I agree, Tom - about the whole asymmetry issue. That is why I am asking

> you a Million questions *grin*. I am finally 'understanding' this so

> much better. My biggest challenge remains finding out 'where' the main

> issue is...the ligaments around the sacrum (possible injury? slackness)

> or could it be something with the SI Joint itself? Of course, the

> stupid bone spur is a problem too. But FINALLY....and I do mean FINALLY

> I am understanding all of this. Thanks so much for being a PT Geek....I

> so appreciate it - every question you answer is helping me more and more

> to understand! ~Chelle

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tom, I am going to jump in here and ask you if the ligaments/

tendons are stretched and damaged, is it possible to build

the muscles by exercising the pelvic/sacrum area??

Joyce

[Guest guest]

HJi Joyce,

YOu bet!

The most important is the pelvic floor / pelvic diaphragm / urogenital

diaphragm.

After the age of 40 or if you have had vaginal births, this area of the

body tends to drop south and become less of a stabilizer.

It is critical to keep this area strong and the exercises are sooooo

simple.

YOu can download them for free from my website www.tomocklerpt.com

Next you must work to regain the core but don't expect some infomercial

device to do it theya re all junk and scam.

you need to work one on one with someone trained in core.

I have 4 or 5 (5 min) videos that explain the importance of the core

and even show you how to do the basics.

They are also free on the website.

Let me know if you have questions after you watch them.

Tom

jteachit wrote:

Tom, I am going to jump in here and ask you if the ligaments/

tendons are stretched and damaged, is it possible to build

the muscles by exercising the pelvic/sacrum area??

Joyce