Our highly trained physiotherapists are experienced in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Dysfunction. SIJ causes dysfunction of the joints at the bottom of the spine that connect the sacrum to the pelvis. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, our treatment helps to:
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJ) is simply the joint between your sacrum and pelvis not moving correctly. The joint is fairly flat with some irregular bumps to help hold it in place. The sacral ligaments, facia and surrounding muscles help to make it a strong joint.
There are five ways in which the SIJ can be dysfunctional:
It may be difficult to tell whether the pain is coming from your low back or your SIJ due to similar symptoms as low back pain. Today it is estimated that the sacroiliac joint is responsible for 15% to 30% of lower back pain cases.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunctionoccurs when the joints don’t function or move regularly. This incorrect manoeuvring can lead to inflammation of the area and cause pain in the lower body. This can be anything from:
Sometimes, previous lumbar spine surgeries or a leg length discrepancy can leave you susceptible to developing SIJ dysfunction.
Treatment begins with a differential diagnosis, meaning that we need to work out where the pain is actually coming from. Is it your low back, hips or SIJ, or a bit of everything?
At Vitalis Physiotherapy, our experienced physiotherapists specialise in treating SIJ Dysfunction and understand how to discover your root cause and address and treat it with a customised program. This can be done through:
Physiotherapy treatment is the most beneficial. Anti-inflammatory medication, rest and heat packs may help some of the symptoms.
Your pelvis likes symmetry. Here are some simple things that you can do to reduce the stress on your SIJ:
Are you suffering from painful sacroilic joint (SIJ) syndrome? Contact Vitalis Physiotherapy now to book in your treatment. Call our friendly team on 0410 559 856. We’d love to help.
