How does sacroiliac joint pain occur?
Some possible causes of sacroiliac pain include: * activities that involve twisting, bending, or heavy lifting (for example, swinging a golf club or shoveling) * a fall or a direct trauma to the area * imbalance of the muscles around your hip or pelvis from one leg being shorter or longer than the other * poor posture * ligaments in the sacroiliac joint that are too loose * sitting on hard surfaces like a bench or the floor What are the symptoms? Symptoms can include: * pain in the sacroiliac area of the low back * trouble bending or twisting your low back * pain after sitting for a long time * stiffness in the low back, hip, or leg * a feeling of being “out of alignment” How is it diagnosed? We will ask about your health history and examine your back, pelvis, hips, and legs. In rare cases, you may need an X-ray, CT scan or an MRI. These tests are done to check for other causes of pain. How is it treated? Treatment frequently involved mobilization or manipulation to restore the joint’s
