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ABOUT THE CONDITION

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

 

About the sacroiliac joint

Sacroiliac joint pain symptoms 

Causes

Treatment options

Find a specialist

 

About the sacroiliac joint

 

Every time a person stands erect, they can thank their sacroiliac (SI) joints. These two joints work hard; they connect the spine to the pelvis, support the upper body, and act as a shock absorber. Yet they don’t get much attention — that is, until they start to hurt.

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain Symptoms

When a person has sacroiliac joint dysfunction, they are likely to have pain in their leg, buttocks, groin, or lower back. The pain can occur when they stand up, walk, sit, or sleep. In short, SI joint pain can make a person miserable.

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain Causes

Normal wear and tear of the joint, trauma, and inflammation can lead to painful walking, sitting, sleeping, getting in and out of a car, and other activities.

Treatment Options

Treatment options for SI Joint dysfunction include conservative care, such as physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, medications, injections, or surgical options that may be recommended by a doctor.

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Find a specialist

If you think you have sacroiliac joint dysfunction or just want to know more about your symptoms, you can start by speaking with your regular doctor using the Doctor Discussion Guide..

If you do have sacroiliac joint dysfunction, you may need to speak with a specialist. These doctors are trained in diagnosing and treating the SI Joint with all the available therapies. 

1. Dydyk AM, Forro SD, Hanna A. Sacroiliac Joint Injury. [Updated 2023 Jul 4]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557881/