Essential oils are plant-derived substances used in many aspects of health and wellness. These oils have long been popular among the holistically geared population; however, essential oils are now being incorporated more frequently into medical practices and health regimes that would otherwise include only traditional interventions. In an effort to bridge these two philosophies, it is important to understand the history of essential oils ..>>read more

The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a synovial joint that garners a lot of controversy as it can share common pain patterns with multiple conditions at the spine (stenosis, DDD, herniated disc, etc.), hip (FAI, OA, AVN, etc) and pelvis (glut tear, piriformis, pelvic floor) (1). Given the shared pain patterns involving the SIJ and the structures mentioned previously, obtaining a SIJ pain diagnosis can prove to be challenging. Diagnosing SIJ pain involves obtaining a detailed subjective history  ..>>read more