"What is Sacroiliac Dysfunction?"

 

Sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction is a condition which causes irritation and/or inflammation to the soft tissues (ligaments and muscles) surrounding the SI joints, as well as the joint itself.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is said to be prevalent in about 15% of chronic lower back pain conditions.

Pain or discomfort stemming from an SI joint dysfunction is usually seen on only one side (unilateral) of the body and can be located by finding the small dimple located at the small of the lower back to either side of the spinal column.

Common complaints and symptoms by people who are suffering from sacroiliac joint dysfunction are pain over the SI joint, hip or groin pain, and possible limping.

To reduce stress on an involved sacroiliac (SI) joint:

  1. Avoid crossing your legs.
  2. Avoid excessive weight bearing on the involved side (such as climbing stairs).
  3. Avoid forces that will create greater impact (like jogging or basketball).
  4. Decrease overall sitting time.

Muscles often involved in an SI Joint dysfunction are the hamstrings, adductors, glutes, and piriformis.

When the piriformis muscle is involved, it can spasm and create sciatica nerve pain into the leg. This however is secondary to the SI joint dysfunction and serves merely as a complication to the problem. This is called piriformis syndrome.

 


 

 

 

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