What Causes SI Joint Pain?
Two separate and distinct categories of SI dysfunction exist: primary, which occurs suddenly due to trauma, lifting, slipping, or sudden, unexpected movements; and secondary, which is caused by faulty posture aggravated by occupation or habits. Pressure can build up on the SI joint(s) for years before any obvious discomfort is noticed. Depending on the diagnosis of your condition, your healthcare professional has treatment programs to help relieve your pain, stabilize your posture, and restore normal function to your SI joints. The following are just some of the treatment areas your healthcare professional might pursue in your case: • Support for the low back/pelvic areas when you are sitting or sleeping, such as a postural back rest for sitting support, and a cervical support pillow to help promote comfort and proper alignment of the spine during sleep. • Use of spinal/pelvic stabilizers (foot orthotics) to help restore foot stability, compensate for a leg length inequality, and absor
