Sacroiliac Joint Pain

This is a specific type of pain which is found in the lower back area. The sacroiliac joint is the linking joint between the pelvis and your spinal column. There are two of these joints. They help to stabilize the lower body and balance the weight distribution. The joints themselves move about and can move in various directions.

Sacroiliac joint pain differs from lower back pain and should not be confused with it as it is more joint specific. The use of a specialist health care professional is usually required to differentiate between the two.

The causes of this type of pain are varied and also causes pain in other areas of the body such as the leg, groin area. The specialist will ask you a host of questions to ensure an accurate diagnosis. They may also conduct a postural examination to ensure that your pelvis is stabilized and not imbalanced.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Symptoms

The pain is usually a sharp or aching pain felt down the one side of the body in the lower back area. The pain can also spread to the groin and travel down the upper leg area reaching the knees.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time or sitting in the one area can make the pain worse.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Treatment

Pain relief for this condition is usually after prolonged visits to your healthcare professional who will ensure that you undertake a prescribed exercise routine aimed at maintaining joint mobility. Improvement of posture will also assist.
Anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen will provide temporary relief from the pain however it will not correct the underlying cause of the condition which will need medical treatment.

Surgery may be required but this will be a last resort and after all other methods have been tried.