Shotgun Method- Goals: To realign pubic tubercles
Correcting the misalignment in the pubis is crucial for maintaining overall pelvic and musculoskeletal health. A misaligned pubis can lead to discomfort, pain, and even long-term issues such as pelvic floor dysfunction, back pain, and gait abnormalities. By addressing this misalignment, individuals can improve their quality of life, alleviate discomfort, and prevent the development of more serious health problems, ultimately ensuring better mobility and physical well-being.
Technique to fix misalignment in the Pubis-
1. Assess your pubic tubercles while laying down, and determine if they are even or not. If you do not know what this means, book your next appointment with your favourite Massage/Osteopathic therapist before continuing to the next steps. The is the first step to fixing the misalignment in the pubis
2. Client supine on the spine, knees bent into flexion, with the ankle medial malleoli close, and knees together because remember this means hips are aligned!
3. Warm up your muscles by gently resisting abduction and adduction (squeezing knees inwards and outwards) with a maximum of 10 % effort held for 10 seconds with 3-5 repetitions.
3. Position 1-2 pillows between the knees, and then with a quick rare 100% effort, squeeze the knees together for 1 second and then release. Expect loud crepitus with or without discomfort which should dissipate after contraction. You are using your legs like levers to create a shift in the pubis to align. Safe to hold in a strong squeeze for up to seconds, pain is a good reason to stop!
4. Reassess the alignment of the pubic tubercles, if not still not even, leave it to the professionals and BOOK NOW at www.myislandmo.com
