Sacroiliac Joint Pain

What is a sacroiliac joint?

The sacroiliac joints connect the coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone to the pelvis, or hip bone. We have two sacroiliac joints, both right and left. (How to Prevent Back Pain, 2008) They are often referred to as “SI” joints. These joints are not moveable like other joints in the body such as the knee or hip. If degeneration starts in these joints of if an injury occurs to the SI joint(s), severe low back pain can occur—usually at either side of the upper buttock region. (How to Prevent Back Pain, 2008) Treatment is available for sacroiliac joint pain and can include the injection of numbing or steroid-type medications directly to the SI joint. Consult your doctor if you have concerns that you may have sacroiliac joint pain.

Bibliography

How to Prevent Back Pain. (2008, March 11). Retrieved March 11, 2008, from Medline Plus : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/howtopreventbackpain/htm/index.htm