The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is a linkage system between the lower part of the spine and the pelvis. Our tailbone (sacrum) connects with the right and left sides of pelvic bones to form the sacroiliac joint. Our sacroiliac joint is a fairly stiff and rigid connection between the tailbone and pelvic bones (including the iliac crests), and only a few degrees of movement occur here.
When our SI joints are not moving correctly either due to excessive stiffness or excessive movement, it is called sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Pain is typically felt in the lower back (lumbar spine) and hip region, which is a usual symptom of SI joint dysfunction.
There are multiple causes of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, some of which are:
Degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joint occurs due to cartilage breakdown as a result of age-related wear and tear changes of cartilage. Breakdown of cartilage is predisposed by:
Pain and inflammation of the sacroiliac joint is the first symptom of this disease. Ankylosing spondylitis originates first in the sacroiliac joint and then further progresses to the spine and upper body.
Psoriatic arthritis is a condition in which joints are inflamed and painful with scaly skin patches, termed as psoriasis.
Gout is caused by excessive accumulation of monosodium urate crystals in the joint spaces resulting from increased uric acid.
The sacroiliac joints or its supporting ligaments may be injured by trauma. It can result from a small trauma, e.g. from stepping on a chair or from a big trauma, e.g. a fall or in a vehicle or motorbike injury.
The hormones relaxin and progesterone are secreted in the body of the mother during pregnancy which causes the relaxation of muscles and ligaments, especially in the pelvic region. Sometimes, due to excessive laxation, a sacroiliac joint is displaced and causes severe pain. Symptoms are relieved after pregnancy.
Some people have stiffened joints due to surgical spinal fusion or arthritis. Additional stress is exerted on SI joint due to stiffness which may lead to pain and degenerative changes.
SI joint has to support extra weight in the obese persons who cause weakening of ligaments and wear and tear changes in the bone. This causes swelling and pain of the joint.
If one leg is shorter than the other, alteration of the normal walking pattern occurs.
Hypermobility disorders due to increased contractions of transversus abdominis muscle and oblique abdominals muscles which support the SI joint through their attachments through iliac bones.
Here are some symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction:
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be avoided by certain lifestyle modifications. Somme suggestions include:
The best treatment modality is to treat the underlying cause of sacroiliac joint pain or dysfunction. Some conventional treatment options include.
Some of these approaches are rather invasive and in a large number of cases do not provide the desired effects for people with painful health conditions, such as SI joint dysfunction. A better alternative is to address the root cause of SI joint pain in a natural, non-invasive way, through the help of a special spinal decompression device, called the Backrack.
Please note: this article is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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