If you're coming from the article, "The Many Faces of Iliacus Dysfunction," you already know that iliacus dysfunction can manifest as chronic or recurrent pain in various regions such as the lower abdomen, groin, buttocks, down the leg, hip joint, lower back, sacroiliac joint, and across the top of the hip bone wrapping around to the lower back or buttocks. When these symptoms do not respond to typical treatments like injections, physical therapy, or rest, you might be dealing with Iliacus Dysfunction, a symptom of Iliopsoas Syndrome.

Connecting Iliacus Dysfunction to Pelvic Torsion

A key element often overlooked is the relationship between iliacus dysfunction and pelvic torsion. Pelvic torsion results from an asymmetrical shortening of the primary hip flexors, specifically the iliacus on one side and the psoas on the opposite side. This imbalance twists the pelvis, causing a functional leg-length discrepancy and a cascade of compensatory muscular reactions, leading to widespread pain and dysfunction. The only reliable way to correct iliacus dysfunction and iliopsoas syndrome is by addressing the underlying pelvic torsion. By realigning the pelvis and restoring balance, you can alleviate the root cause of the dysfunction and achieve lasting relief.

6 Essential Building Blocks for Correcting Pelvic Torsion

To address pelvic torsion and restore pelvic balance, there are six essential building blocks:

1. Restoring Sensory Motor Awareness of Deep Intrinsic Muscles

2. Counter-Rotation of the Pelvis

3. Lengthening Key Locked Short Muscles

4. Activation and Toning of the Antagonists of Key Locked Short Muscles

5. Improving Squatting Competence

6. Core Activation, Toning, and Stabilization

Building Block #1: Restoring Sensory Motor Awareness of Deep Intrinsic Muscles

Pelvic torsion often involves a loss of sensory motor awareness and control, known as Sensory Motor Amnesia. This can be experienced through a simple hip hike movement, revealing which muscles have lost awareness and control. By practicing somatic movements, sensory motor awareness can be restored, laying the foundation for correcting pelvic torsion.

Building Block #2: Counter Rotation of the Pelvis

Correcting a twisted pelvis requires counter-rotating the pelvis using specific lunge positions. For example, a right anterior rotation can be countered with the right leg in front and the left knee behind. This counter-rotation is crucial for realigning the pelvis.

Building Block #3: Lengthening Key Locked Short Muscles

Muscles that compensate for pelvic torsion often become locked short. These include the right iliacus, right quadratus lumborum, and left psoas, among others. Stretching these muscles can relieve tension and contribute to correcting pelvic torsion.

Building Block #4: Activation and Toning of Antagonists of Key Locked Short Muscles

Strengthening the antagonists of locked short muscles helps maintain the lengthening achieved through stretching. For instance, activating the gluteus maximus can counterbalance tight hip flexors, promoting lasting muscular balance.

Building Block #5: Improving Squatting Competence

Regular squatting, a movement often neglected in the industrialized world, is essential for pelvic and hip flexibility. Practicing supported squatting exercises can restore this competence, reducing compensatory patterns that lead to pelvic torsion.

Building Block #6: Core Activation, Toning, and Stabilization

Strengthening the deep core muscles, particularly the transversus abdominis, supports overall stability and prevents overuse of hip flexors. Core exercises like the Core Double Leg Extension are vital for maintaining pelvic balance.

Postural Blueprint for Correcting Pelvic Torsion

If you believe that iliacus dysfunction, iliopsoas syndrome, and pelvic torsion are contributing to your symptoms, my course, “Postural Blueprint for Correcting Pelvic Torsion,” offers a comprehensive guide to restoring pelvic balance. This self-paced online course is based on the six essential building blocks and is designed to provide lasting relief.

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