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Sacroiliac Pain
* Sacroiliac Joint The sacroiliac joint (SI) is a small but incredibly strong joint that connects the sacrum to the pelvis. This joint acts as the main shock absorber between the torso and the legs. It is not completely understood what exactly causes most SI joint pain conditions. Diagnosis of Sacroiliac PainThe diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction is made on the basis of exclusion. If there is no evidence of a lumbar spinal condition to blame for pain, then SI joint syndrome is often diagnosed. There are some tests to be done during examination, but they might elicit discomfort in ANY back pain condition, not just SI dysfunction. An injection of anesthetic is often given into the SI joint under live x-ray (fluoroscopy). If the pain goes away, then the SI joint is blamed. However, the anesthetic can affect a nerve and might relieve pain not caused by sacroiliac dysfunction. This is the unfortunate problem with conditions that are diagnosed by exclusion…“We know what it is NOT, so therefore it MUST be…” Treatments for Sacroiliac Pain
* Chiropractic Luckily, surgery is rarely necessary for SI joint concerns. More information on conservative therapies can be found on my page detailing
BACK PAIN TREATMENTS. Recommendation for Sacroiliac Joint PainMy recommendation for an SI joint problem is to leave it alone. It will most likely go away by itself. If it lingers and becomes a chronic concern, try some conservative or alternative treatments, rather than using drugs to relieve the symptoms. If all else fails, try looking to a different source, such as knowledge therapy, for relief of your pain. Custom Search Share your own back pain story with the world by taking part in my interactive forum. Speak out now and make a difference! Please subscribe to my FREE E-Zine, The Cure Back Pain Forever Newsletter.
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