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SI Joint Pain
Overview
Understanding Your Condition
SI (sacroiliac) joint pain refers to discomfort or dysfunction in the sacroiliac joints, which connect the sacrum at the base of the spine to the pelvis. These joints absorb shock between the upper body and legs and aid weight-bearing activities. SI joint pain typically presents as pain in the lower back, buttocks, or thighs.
Causes & Types
- Trauma or injury from falls, accidents, or direct blows to the pelvis.
- Pregnancy: relaxin loosens ligaments, causing instability.
- Degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis with aging.
- Biomechanical changes: poor posture, abnormal gait, or uneven leg lengths.
- Inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis.
- Infection (rarely), such as septic arthritis.
Common Symptoms
- Lower back pain radiating to the buttocks and thighs, usually one-sided.
- Pain worsening with standing up, walking, or climbing stairs.
- Stiffness when bending or rotating the spine.
- Painful sitting, especially on hard surfaces.
- Radiating leg pain that typically does not cross the knee.
How We Can Help
- Chiropractic adjustments to restore proper sacroiliac joint alignment.
- Soft tissue therapy to release tight surrounding muscles.
- Therapeutic exercises to stabilize the pelvis and core.
- Posture and gait corrections.
- MLS Laser Therapy for inflammation when indicated.
Prevention & Management
- Maintain strong core and pelvic stabilizing muscles.
- Use proper lifting and body mechanics.
- Avoid prolonged standing on one leg.
- Wear supportive footwear.
- Address leg-length differences with proper support.
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