SI joint pain is a common source of chronic back pain, potentially causing up to 24% of cases. It can result from aging, injury, or spinal abnormalities.
A crucial step in determining the root cause of your pain and how to properly treat it is to have a physical exam done by your physician. After completing your exam, your physician may order additional diagnostic imaging to help determine the root cause of your pain. Typically, this takes the form of an MRI Scan, although an X-Ray or CT Scan may be used in certain situations.
Symptoms caused by SI Joint Pain can include a dull, aching pain in the lower back that may radiate into the groin or thigh, an inability to sit or lie down on the side where your symptoms are present, and pain that can significantly increase when climbing stairs, inclines, or other strenuous physical activity. It is relatively common for those who suffer from SI Joint Pain to only have symptoms on one side of their body, and the severity and location of these symptoms can increase when doing certain physical activities such as bending over, sitting for an extended period of time, and sudden movements such as a cough or a sneeze.
A wide variety of potential treatment options are available for SI Joint Pain including surgical and non-surgical solutions depending on the root cause of your pain. Some of treatment options these include:
Absolutely! Total Spine and Orthopedics specializes in treating the root causes of SI Joint Pain so that our patients can get back to living their normal lives. No matter what your situation is, our team of expertly trained physicians is standing by to help provide affordable, long lasting, and effective care.
