Si Joint Pain - Sacroiliac Joint Pain - Sacroiliac Dysfunction

The causes of Si joint pain can be broken down to these four categories:

• Traumatic
• Biomechanical
• Hormonal
• Inflammatory joint disease

Traumatic

Traumatic injuries that cause Si joint pain are caused when there is a sudden impact to the joint. A common example is a fall which lands you on your buttocks. This kind of injury usually causes damage to the ligaments which support the joint, rather than damaging the Si joint itself.

Biomechanical

Pain due to biomechanical injuries will usually develop over a period of time and are usually caused by increased activity and/or a change in your occupation, or sport you are involed in, etc. Most commonly, biomechanical problems include:

Leg length difference

Overpronation of the joint

Having a 'twisted pelvis'

A muscle imbalance

Hormonal imbalance 

Hormonal imbalances usually occur during pregnancy. As the joint prepares for delivery, as well as the added weight gain, Si joint pain may develop.

Inflammatory joint disease

Inflammatory joint disease are inflammatory conditions which affect the spine. These include Ankylosing Spondylitis which is one of the most common inflammatory conditions that cause SI joint pain.You must give your hub a unique web address.

• Rest from activities that cause pain.
• If the muscles in the area have tightened up, use a heating pad to help them relax.
• If an inflammatory condition is present, don't use heat!
• Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen may be helpful. Always check with your Doctor first.
• For temporary, but fast, long-lasting topical relief from Si joint pain try JointFlex cream.
• Try wearing a sacroiliac back belt
• If your pain persists a visit to your family Doctor is in order!