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Tip For SI Rehab
I published a paper on the “Root Cause of SI Joint Dysfunction” that has (statistically) made medical history in readership. If you haven’t read it yet, here it is:https://www.medcentral.com/pain/spine/low-back-pain/root-cause-sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction-four-step-exercise-protocol In my chronic low back pain clinic, this is the #1 cause I see especially in patients who have already “tried everything.” PT. Chiro. Injections. Nothing worked. One of the biggest issues I see in SI rehab: 👉 Patients are told to “push through pain” That’s a mistake. I tell my patients: - Pain during rehab = you’re making it worse - Muscle soreness = fine - But joint pain? That’s regression And when patients flare up, they quit. A very common problem: Pain when adding load during adduction work Here’s how I troubleshoot it: Instead of:→ Jumping to full volume at the new weight (3x30) Do this:→ 1 set at the new weight→ Remaining 2 sets at lower or no weight→ Slow the tempo down This keeps progression without triggering the joint for me I see this work consistently. Curious— Have you run into this with your SI patients? What have you found works (or doesn’t)? If you want deeper clinical breakdowns like this: I run an Advanced Clinical VIP group→ Weekly live teaching + Q&A→ 59% OFF all courses Join here:https://thewheltonmethods.com/vip-community
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@Ryan Whelton what has the timeline been for your sedentary/geriatric population? I typically warn them it can take 2-3 months however was unsure what other clinicians’ experiences have been. Do you instruct them to rest and perform protocol every other day? Wasn’t sure if that would impede/delay results.
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@Ryan Whelton ok good to know. Unfortunately a lot of my patients do resist performing daily d/t pain and soreness despite the SIJ education I give them, and I do believe a part of the reason is the immense relief they get from dry needling and manual techniques. I’ll continue the course like I’ve been. Thank you so much!
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