There are two major concepts that have muddied the waters of understanding back pain, the herniated lumbar disc and the keystone form and force concept of sacroiliac stability. These two concepts are excellent examples of two wise old sayings: “You can’t find what you want if you look in the wrong direction” and “If you believe hard enough, you can even fool yourself.” Before 1934, the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) was …
We are all familiar with the term “Core Muscles” but what is the core structure? In any joint, the structure is made up of the bones that the muscles attach to, and move. So, to understand the far-reaching scope of this concept, we have to look at which bones these core muscles attach to and what they are doing to the bones. All of the above muscles attach to the …
Dr. Rick Serola presented at the Iowa P.G.A. Show in front of nearly 200 golf professionals. His presentation named, “Clearing the Confusion About Back Pain to Improve Golf Performance” was received very well and educated many about the Sacroiliac Joint and the benefits offered by stabilizing the joint. Dr. Serola spoke about how 4 out of 5 golfers are affected by back pain; limiting their ability to play. They play …
