Posts Tagged ‘sacroiliac joints’
Managing Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a stability-oriented joint designed to transmit load between the spine and lower extremities, rather than to permit large or visible movement. Injury or
dysfunction of the SIJ is estimated to contribute to 15–30% of low back pain cases, suggesting that SIJ function should be routinely assessed when patients present with lower back complaints. A recent literature review found that muscle energy techniques and manipulative therapies—hands-on treatments commonly provided by chiropractors—are effective treatment options for SIJ dysfunction. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, September 2025
The Sacroiliac Joints Are an Overlooked Pain Generator
In a recent literature review, researchers found disorders of the sacroiliac joints (which connect the sacrum and pelvis) may be a primary or contributing cause of 27% of back pain cases. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess the function of the sacroiliac joints when patients present with low back or pelvic pain and to…
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