I have a question for you on this exercise, standing version, to strengthen the gluten mead. It looks like it will be the perfect thing. So your video is showing how to strengthen the left side Gluth mead, right? I’m going to try the standing version of what you shared because I can’t get up and down from the floor. 3 years ago in a hiking accident I injured the left side Gluth mead and SI joint, sacrum dislocated from both pelvic bones. No one has been able to guide me in fixing this, primary care Dr, PT, massage, nuerologist, orthopedic, DO, chiro. They did rule out alot with mri etc, and we know nerve impingements all along left side foot thru hips, deactivated hamstring, created dropfoot, and tear in glute med. After years of trying everything, I also started doing one thing at a time self guided muscle rebuilding. I stumbled across an SI joint belt and it really helped with the constant burning in the SI joint. However, for three years, my left leg drags, no flexion at the ankle or knee, burning pain in the SI joint, and the only way to move is dragging the foot and eventually leaning into the right hip leg so that I can swing the left leg out using my hip motion. I know this is creating a terrible by a mechanical issue, and no one seems to know how to rehab this because of the loss of flexion in that leg.
Yes, the exercise in the video is working the left glute medius. The leg ON the step is the working side. Your case is a bit more complicated and would of course need to be evaluated specifically before any exercise recommendations could be made, so good example of when to seek assistance from your medical provider before trying any new movements. In addition, its worth noting in some cases with my personal clients, I will recommend they do the exercise with both feet flat on the floor. This reduces the stretch component which may not be tolerated in certain hip conditions and also potentially SI joint conditions.
Very glad I found your channel! How can I get a brief consult with you? I’m a back surgery survivor with arthritic changes and hip and thigh muscle weakness. This is a serious inquiry. Thank you
When I was trying to figure out lower back pain (and doing leg lifts to strengthen gluteus medius), I was diagnosed with facet joint syndrome due to osteoarthritis as well as osteoporosis. Would this exercise be OK with those problems? Repeating up to 40 times could be irritating maybe?
You always want to check with your provider (doctor, physical therapist, chiro, etc.) to make sure any movement is ok for you and help you modify them if needed. The sidelying hip shift could be provocative to facet joints due to the side bending of the spine. The standing hip shift I have not seen any issues with because the hips are bent and this reduces contribution from the lumbar spine and puts greater emphasis on the hips.
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Your explanations are thoroughly articulated. Really appreciated. My left glute has a lot of catching up to do.
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I have a question for you on this exercise, standing version, to strengthen the gluten mead. It looks like it will be the perfect thing. So your video is showing how to strengthen the left side Gluth mead, right?
I’m going to try the standing version of what you shared because I can’t get up and down from the floor. 3 years ago in a hiking accident I injured the left side Gluth mead and SI joint, sacrum dislocated from both pelvic bones. No one has been able to guide me in fixing this, primary care Dr, PT, massage, nuerologist, orthopedic, DO, chiro. They did rule out alot with mri etc, and we know nerve impingements all along left side foot thru hips, deactivated hamstring, created dropfoot, and tear in glute med. After years of trying everything, I also started doing one thing at a time self guided muscle rebuilding. I stumbled across an SI joint belt and it really helped with the constant burning in the SI joint. However, for three years, my left leg drags, no flexion at the ankle or knee, burning pain in the SI joint, and the only way to move is dragging the foot and eventually leaning into the right hip leg so that I can swing the left leg out using my hip motion. I know this is creating a terrible by a mechanical issue, and no one seems to know how to rehab this because of the loss of flexion in that leg.
Yes, the exercise in the video is working the left glute medius. The leg ON the step is the working side. Your case is a bit more complicated and would of course need to be evaluated specifically before any exercise recommendations could be made, so good example of when to seek assistance from your medical provider before trying any new movements. In addition, its worth noting in some cases with my personal clients, I will recommend they do the exercise with both feet flat on the floor. This reduces the stretch component which may not be tolerated in certain hip conditions and also potentially SI joint conditions.
Very glad I found your channel! How can I get a brief consult with you? I’m a back surgery survivor with arthritic changes and hip and thigh muscle weakness. This is a serious inquiry. Thank you
You can reach out via Sam@releasemuscletherapy.com to inquire about virtual consulting.
When I was trying to figure out lower back pain (and doing leg lifts to strengthen gluteus medius), I was diagnosed with facet joint syndrome due to osteoarthritis as well as osteoporosis. Would this exercise be OK with those problems? Repeating up to 40 times could be irritating maybe?
You always want to check with your provider (doctor, physical therapist, chiro, etc.) to make sure any movement is ok for you and help you modify them if needed. The sidelying hip shift could be provocative to facet joints due to the side bending of the spine. The standing hip shift I have not seen any issues with because the hips are bent and this reduces contribution from the lumbar spine and puts greater emphasis on the hips.