What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction?

Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction, is a condition that causes pain in the sacroiliac joint, which connects the spine to the pelvis and can manifest as low back pain, hip pain, or buttock pain, and may also extend down the leg like sciatica. Sacroiliitis is often triggered by abnormal movement or malalignment of the SI joint, leading to pain and inflammation. 

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Symptoms Include

• Lower back pain 

• Lower extremity pain

• Numbness and Tingling

• Weakness

• Pelvis and/or buttock pain

• Hip and/or groin pain

• Feeling of leg instability (buckling, giving way)

• Disturbed sleep 

• Unable to sit for long periods

• Pain going from sitting to standing position

 

SI Dysfunction can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms mimic other common conditions, including facet syndrome, disc herniation, and radiculopathy.

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Treatment

• Ice, heat and rest.

• Anti-inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs)

• Chiropractic manual manipulation

• Physical Therapy

• Sacroiliac joint injections​

If these treatments fail, surgery may be suggested. 

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Orthopaedic Spine & Joint Center provides the most advanced and effective treatments available in the field of Interventional Pain Medicine and Musculoskeletal Medicine - Expert treatment for spinal disorders, and back and neck injuries.  For more information  or to schedule an appointment, please call (614) 318-0808.