Great pelvic floor intro. I’ve been a PT and massage therapist with 20+ years of practice and address pelvic torsions as foundation for structural and myofascial alignment. How I explain torsions to patients is that our planet is in constant rotation as it flies through space (it’s easy to forget about these greater subtle forces) and we are made of over 60% water. In the northern hemisphere water spirals down a drain clockwise vs counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere (there is debate about the Coriolis effect). I see primarily R innominate torsions (which also pair with the tendency of right hand dominant persons to have left foot forward with reaching, thus R side of pelvis being in a forward tip). When I studied in a physio clinic in Australia, there was a greater percentage of patients with L anterior pelvic torsion despite handedness…. So in reply to why your young son even has imbalance in his pelvis I would say it’s a combination of movement pattern preferences related to not being fully ambidextrous and the fact that our planet has a lot of spin! I teach a lot of “unwinding” techniques to help people balance their own pelvic bowl (like untwisting a swing set) prior to doing core work. Best to stabilize in an aligned position. Thanks for the videos, I enjoy your channel
Thanks Holly! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I too have found significant variance in pelvic torque patterns among people in different parts of the world. I hadn't considered that planetary rotation could be playing a part in that observation - it's an interesting theory.
This was so helpful and educational. I will be sure to share with family and friends that could benefit from this information. Dr. Yoni, I so appreciate all the great topics you bring in and educate us and help us get healthier. Thank you.
Thank you for the interesting interview. Also thank you for the discount with this company. You mentioned pelvic/hip tilt/torque and stride imbalances. This brought to mind a great book by a chiropractor, Dr. Robert Melillo. It's called "Disconnected Kids." I found it on the new book shelf at the library about 15 years ago and it dives into the what I call brain/neurological imbalances (and symptoms) that one can note, and exercises to do at home (without drugs). The left side of the body is connected to the right brain, etc. It is easy to use for children adults too and one can use it like a workbook. (This is Allison-not Bob Eagle.)
This is extremely valuable and excellent advice - great info! Thank you!!!! From someone who had a painful foot problem (plantar fasciitis) for YEARS! and I no longer do! I go barefoot as much as possible or at least wear shoes that allow my toes to spread out!
I’m not sure if I buy this. Having researched so much of pelvic floor disfunction and from people that have had it. A lot of them admit that it’s purely central sensitisation. A lot of this pain comes around during great times of stress. There are loads of people who have suffered for years then fixed themselves by adopting mind body approach. Check out Michael hodge videos. He later admitted, despite all the physical stretches he prescribed, that it just came down to the mind. I have seen two physios and both have told me stretches won’t help me. One of them suggested amitriptyline- which is for mind related pain. There were no significant findings. Physio expressed that tightness does not equate to pain. Also there are loads of people with bad posture and poor breathing that don’t have pelvic floor disfunction. Please be careful in what you’re prescribing as people will think there is something wrong physically when the real issue is neuroplastic.
Thanks for sharing! A mind-body approach is great! However, it's important to understand that this is a two-way street. The mind influences the body and the body influences the mind - neither path is more important than the other - they are two parts of the same thing. Embraces this concept is huge because it means there are many different, valid and effective ways for helping people. Ultimately, which tool (strategy) we select comes down to the individual and their particular circumstances.
@@painfixprotocol I suffer from this, going on the second round. Stress definetly and a poor diet doesn't help. Add to less activity as this thing sucks.It's a multi-dimensional model, and most of us with this are type A personality.
You're on the right track, Cynthia. But it's not so much that the PF muscles are too strong - it's that they're very often in state of "panic" and spasming as a consequence of being too weak. And when the body feels unstable (& unsafe) it responds by tensing muscles.
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Great pelvic floor intro. I’ve been a PT and massage therapist with 20+ years of practice and address pelvic torsions as foundation for structural and myofascial alignment. How I explain torsions to patients is that our planet is in constant rotation as it flies through space (it’s easy to forget about these greater subtle forces) and we are made of over 60% water. In the northern hemisphere water spirals down a drain clockwise vs counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere (there is debate about the Coriolis effect). I see primarily R innominate torsions (which also pair with the tendency of right hand dominant persons to have left foot forward with reaching, thus R side of pelvis being in a forward tip). When I studied in a physio clinic in Australia, there was a greater percentage of patients with L anterior pelvic torsion despite handedness….
So in reply to why your young son even has imbalance in his pelvis I would say it’s a combination of movement pattern preferences related to not being fully ambidextrous and the fact that our planet has a lot of spin! I teach a lot of “unwinding” techniques to help people balance their own pelvic bowl (like untwisting a swing set) prior to doing core work. Best to stabilize in an aligned position. Thanks for the videos, I enjoy your channel
Thanks Holly! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I too have found significant variance in pelvic torque patterns among people in different parts of the world. I hadn't considered that planetary rotation could be playing a part in that observation - it's an interesting theory.
This was so helpful and educational. I will be sure to share with family and friends that could benefit from this information. Dr. Yoni, I so appreciate all the great topics you bring in and educate us and help us get healthier. Thank you.
Thanks for your kind words & support! I'm glad it was helpful!
Great conversation!
PRI have a good theory concerning the pelvic torsion
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the interesting interview. Also thank you for the discount with this company. You mentioned pelvic/hip tilt/torque and stride imbalances. This brought to mind a great book by a chiropractor, Dr. Robert Melillo. It's called "Disconnected Kids." I found it on the new book shelf at the library about 15 years ago and it dives into the what I call brain/neurological imbalances (and symptoms) that one can note, and exercises to do at home (without drugs). The left side of the body is connected to the right brain, etc. It is easy to use for children adults too and one can use it like a workbook. (This is Allison-not Bob Eagle.)
So glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for sharing resources! I will check out that book.
This is extremely valuable and excellent advice - great info! Thank you!!!!
From someone who had a painful foot problem (plantar fasciitis) for YEARS! and I no longer do! I go barefoot as much as possible or at least wear shoes that allow my toes to spread out!
I'm so happy it was helpful, Em!
This is so important more please
Thanks Kristine! There's more to come!
This was awesome. Thankyou both so much!
Much appreciated, Camille! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating! It sounds most useful for correcting asymmetry. Thank you.
Absolutely Marianne! And for improving overall strength & stability!
Thanks for that informative discussion
So glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
I’m not sure if I buy this. Having researched so much of pelvic floor disfunction and from people that have had it. A lot of them admit that it’s purely central sensitisation. A lot of this pain comes around during great times of stress. There are loads of people who have suffered for years then fixed themselves by adopting mind body approach. Check out Michael hodge videos. He later admitted, despite all the physical stretches he prescribed, that it just came down to the mind. I have seen two physios and both have told me stretches won’t help me. One of them suggested amitriptyline- which is for mind related pain. There were no significant findings. Physio expressed that tightness does not equate to pain. Also there are loads of people with bad posture and poor breathing that don’t have pelvic floor disfunction. Please be careful in what you’re prescribing as people will think there is something wrong physically when the real issue is neuroplastic.
Thanks for sharing! A mind-body approach is great! However, it's important to understand that this is a two-way street. The mind influences the body and the body influences the mind - neither path is more important than the other - they are two parts of the same thing. Embraces this concept is huge because it means there are many different, valid and effective ways for helping people.
Ultimately, which tool (strategy) we select comes down to the individual and their particular circumstances.
@@painfixprotocol I suffer from this, going on the second round. Stress definetly and a poor diet doesn't help. Add to less activity as this thing sucks.It's a multi-dimensional model, and most of us with this are type A personality.
I know what you mean@@ramondearmas340! Have you seen this video - ua-cam.com/video/obZxSl4L1lg/v-deo.html yet?
How do I get the Cooch ball discount with the Fix Pack Mini sessions?
Thanks for asking, Mary. Just click here: healthypelvicfloor.byhealthmeans.com/order/?idev_id=31092
So if constipation is one symptom then is that because of PF muscles that are too strong compared to the rest of the pelvic muscles?😊
You're on the right track, Cynthia. But it's not so much that the PF muscles are too strong - it's that they're very often in state of "panic" and spasming as a consequence of being too weak. And when the body feels unstable (& unsafe) it responds by tensing muscles.