Causes of Sacroiliac Joint Pain

There are a number of factors that can cause sacroiliac joint pain, including:

• Injury to your pelvis or lower back: This can happen as a result of a fall, car accident, or other trauma.
• Pregnancy: The Sacroiliac joints naturally loosen during pregnancy to accommodate the growing baby. This can lead to pain and inflammation in the Sacroiliac joints.
• Repetitive movements: Activities that involve repetitive bending or twisting of the spine, such as lifting heavy objects or playing certain sports, can put stress on the sacroiliac joints and lead to pain.
• Degenerative changes in the joints: As we age, the sacroiliac joints can become worn down and degenerated. This can lead to pain and stiffness in the sacroiliac joints.
• Arthritis: Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the sacroiliac joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and it can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the sacroiliac joints.

How Chiropractic Can Help You

Chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for sacroiliac joint pain. Your Chiropractor will focus on correcting misalignments in the spine, which can help to reduce inflammation, improve nerve function, and relieve pain.

Your chiropractic treatments for sacroiliac joint pain typically involve spinal adjustments, which are gentle manipulations of the spine to help restore proper alignment.  Your Chiropractor may also use other therapies, such as massage and mobiisation, to help relieve pain and inflammation.

Research has shown that chiropractic care can be effective in treating sacroiliac joint pain. A 2013 study published in the journal Pain found that chiropractic care was more effective than medication in reducing pain and improving function in people with sacroiliac joint pain.

Sumary:

• Sacroiliac joint pain is a common condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
• Chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for sacroiliac joint pain by correcting misalignments in the spine, reducing inflammation, and improving nerve function.
• Research has shown that chiropractic care is more effective than medication in reducing pain and improving function in people with sacroiliac joint pain.

References:

• The effectiveness of chiropractic care for the treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013;36(10):622-632.
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and low back pain: A review of pathoanatomy, diagnosis, and treatment. J Pain Res. 2017;10:2809-2820.
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A review of the literature. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2007;30(1):51-61.

Call to action:

If you are experiencing low back pain or sacroiliac joint pain, schedule a consultation with a chiropractor today to learn more about how chiropractic care can help you.