Sacral torsions encompass anterior (L on L / R on R) or posterior (L on R / R on L) torsion dysfunctions of the sacrum. With these diagnoses, the deep sacral sulcus and posterior / inferior ILA will be on the opposite side. The oblique axis will occur on the side opposite of the positive seated flexion test.

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Pads of thumbs are on ilium and tips on sacral base. Measure the depth of each sacral sulcus relative to opposite sulcus? Record even, deep, or shallow, comparing one side to the other. Both sides may be shallow or deep as well. Place flat of hand over sacrum near its caudal end and identify the coccyx. Thumbs approximately 1” apart.

Sacral diagnoses are made from the ILA and SS findings. If the left SS is deep, and the ILA is posterior and inferior, it is a unilateral flexed sacrum. Some call it a shear. (There will be a separate description of the treatment for a flexed sacrum.) If the left SS is deep and the right ILA is caudad and inferior, there is a sacral torsion; and

2024年12月24日 · Sacral sulci and ILAs are pushed in opposite directions. Deep sacral sulcus and posterior ILA are on opposite sides; Shallow sacral sulcus and anterior ILA are on opposite sides; To determine the type of sacral torsion, three rules can be applied: Sacrum and L5 are always rotated in the opposite directions.

2022年7月6日 · How to identify and treat sacral torsion, sacral shear, and related mechanical chronic low back pain and buttock pain.

The inferior lateral angles (ILA) of the sacrum are located at the inferior, lateral part of the sacrum at the level of S5. They are recorded as posterior/inferior or anterior/superior and aid in the diagnosis of sacral somatic dysfunctions.

A bilateral sacral flexion dysfunction will have a negative seated flexion test and a negative spring and sphinx test. The ILAs and sulci are equal bilaterally, and the sacral base is rotated anterior around the middle transverse axis.

2024年3月1日 · The most inferior aspect of the sacrum forms projections known as the inferior lateral angle (ILA). This structure is identifiable by following the convex dorsal surface of the sacrum with the palm or pads of the fingers until there is a drop-off superior to the coccyx.

1. Place thumbs on the inferior margin of ILA. 2. Move thumbs inferiorly and laterally from the ILA bilaterally, palpating for the sacrotuberous ligament. 3. Ligament will be found between the ILA and the ischialtuberosityon each side. 4. Press thumbs anteriorly, superiorly, and 45-50 degrees laterally to check the tension on the ...