Sacroiliitis vs. SI joint dysfunction Sacroiliitis is the medical term for inflammation (pain, swelling, and sometimes heat and redness) in your SI joint. You may get sacroiliitis when something irritates or damages one or both of your SI joints. This leads to inflammation that causes your...
The most common symptom of SI joint dysfunction is sacroiliac joint pain. Patients often experience pain in the lower back or the back of the hips. Pain may also be present in the groin and thighs. In many cases, it can be difficult to determine the exact source of the pain. Your physi...
Strong ligaments and muscles support the SI joints. There is a very small amount of motion in the joint for normal body flexibility. As we age our bones become arthritic and ligaments stiffen. When the cartilage wears down, the bones may rub together causing pain (Fig. 1). The SI joint ...
Risk factors for sacroiliac joint dysfunction include: Being a woman: Women have broader pelvises, greater curvature of the lumbar spine and usually shorter limb lengths. Women also experience widening of the pelvis during pregnancy and increased pressure on the lower body (4) ...
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The most common symptom of SI joint dysfunction is sacroiliac joint pain. Patients often experience pain in the lower back or the back of the hips. Pain may also be present in the groin and thighs. In many cases, it can be difficult to determine the exact source of the pain. Your physi...