
27 Jul Physiotherapy and Sacroiliac Joint Pain
The sacroiliac joint connects the lower back to the pelvis. More specifically, it is the joint between the ilium and the sacrum. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction is the abnormal movement of the sacroiliac joint as a result of excessive movement or stiffness (asymmetric sacroiliac joint movements) which in turn results in sacroiliac joint pain and injury.
Causes:
- Stiffness/hypomobility
- Instability/dynamic muscle weakness/hypermobility
- Direct trauma to the region
- Weakness of surrounding muscles secondary to pregnancy
- Change in normal gait secondary to specific conditions
- Car accidents, fall, work injury
- Previous hip/spine surgery
Aggravating factors:
- Ascending stairs
- Running or jogging
- Bending forward
- Prolong sitting, walking, lying down
Symptoms:
- Low back pain
- Buttock, hip and groin pain, which may radiate down the outside of the thigh into the lower leg and foot
- Pain with prolonged sitting, sitting to standing
- Local tenderness around the posterior area of the sacroiliac joint
- Ranges from sharp to dull aching pain
- Disturbed sleep
- Feeling leg instability
- Sensation in lower limb: tingling, numbness, weakness and pain
Assessment:
- Your physiotherapist will provide a correct diagnosis of your condition based on your clinical examination, symptom behaviour and history
Treatment:
Physiotherapy is an integral part for the treatment and rehabilitation of sacroiliac joint pain. Physiotherapy treatment includes: education and advice, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and equipment. Physiotherapy treatment aims to reduce the inflammation, improve the mobility of the sacroiliac joint and to prevent reinjury.
Speak with our qualified team
Book an appointment online with Edgewater Physiotherapy if you’re dealing with sacroiliac joint pain and require expert treatment. Our friendly team is more than happy to help and always achieves amazing outcomes for patients.