Mysterious Back Pain and The Sacroiliac Joint

Low back pain is very common and often the the sacroiliac joint is source of that pain. However pain originating from SI joint is usually unappreciated, underdiagnosed, misunderstood and usually contributes to other sources such as in the hip and spine. Patients experiencing low back pain can spend months or even years in treatment without the correct diagnosis. Diagnostic injection of the sacroiliac joint is the only means to confirm diagnosis. Pain from the hips, spine and SI joint can overlap and be associated. Patients can experience injuries associated with the spine and SI joint or the hip and SI joint. If the patient has a back sprain and it doesn't improve for several months, it is important to look at the SI joints. The SI joints are weight bearing joints. These joints distribute weight from the spine to the lower extremities through the hip joints. From the front, the sacroiliac joint is supported by the anterior sacroiliac ligaments. There are also strong muscles in the front of the sacroiliac joint. Important nerves of the thigh and leg pass in front of the SI joints. From the back, the SI joint has strong posterior sacroiliac ligaments. The sciatic nerve crosses underneath the piriformis muscle. All of this is covered by strong back and gluteal muscles. Symptoms of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Symptoms include pain in the lower back, buttock, back of the thigh and knee. Other symptoms include occasional groin pain, difficulty and discomfort while s...
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