Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

What is it?

Really, the Sacroiliac joint (SI) connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. Additionally, it has two connection points and a hefty network of ligaments attributed to that fact that it is a weight-bearing joint. For this and many other reasons, the connection points have a form of interlocking mechanism that impedes certain movement at the joint.

Accordlingly, the SI joint can get irritated and is easily inflamed, creating pain in the lower back and buttocks. Without question, if left untreated, this joint may become arthritic.

What creates it?

In essence, the most common source for the SI joint to move improperly and become aggravated or inflamed is that the position of the pelvis as it concerns the curvature of the base of the spinal column gets out of balance. What’s more, if the pelvis is tipped or tilting and the connection points of the joints are not seated correctly, there might be uneven wear and tear and, when all is said and done, the joint may break down, weaken, and lead to to arthritis sadly.

Definitely, it is essential to believe that the position of the pelvis and the position of the vertabrae do not change overnight. Realistically, it takes time, frequently many years of your muscles being out of balance with each other for this to develop. Moreover, these muscle imbalances create postural imbalances. Eventually, if the muscles, bones, and SI joint are not working together as they should, this may cause a concern known as Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.

What are the symptoms?

Nearly all complaints range from local pain to radiating pain in the leg or buttock region.

What are the most prevalent treatments?

Cortisone injections straight into the joint, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), hot packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and therapeutic exercises are all generally utilized.

Why do traditionalistic therapies fail?

The majority of conventional therapies fail because they purely address the symptoms and fail to address the underlying cause of the concern. As I said, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction is a physical problem produced by your muscles being out of balance. Just remember that while injections and pain pharmaceuticals can assist to reduce and mitigate the aggravation, they do not address the reasons why your muscles are out of balance.

Which therapies work best?

The principles of Muscle Balance Therapy™ address the pain and pinpoint what caused the spine and pelvis to get out of position in the first place.

Moreover, through strategic body assessments, your individual muscle imbalances can be identified and dealt with. Certainly, once that is done, an extremely targeted corrective program can be constructed specifically for you to assist to restore the proper operation of the joint.