Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction can be evaluated by using these four tests and more. NKT often finds the SIJ compressed and overactive on one side and decompressed and underactive on the other side. We find the piriformis overworking and the psoas underworking, as well as the glute med overworking and the piriformis underworking. This article details the evaluation of the SIJ and how to treat it. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8517984/ (Link in profile). #nkt #neurokinetictherap

3-Phase test of Menell to differentiate between nociception from the hip, SIJ and lumbar spine Let's assume that your patient does not have radicular or neuropathic pain that is radiating distal to the knee - so he falls into the category of aspecific low back pain. Then it is important to to determine the source of nociception which might be coming from the lumbar spine, SIJ, or hip, often radiating into the buttocks, lateral hip, or groin. Watch the video to learn a quick test to provoke each