Diagnose Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Specific tests to confirm the SI joint is the actual problem, rather than the lower back or hip.
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Pain low down at the back of your pelvis, usually on one side, often comes from the sacroiliac joint. It's frequently missed or mistaken for general back pain.
Pain just below your waist on one side, over the dimple in your lower back
Pain spreading into your buttock, groin or the back of your thigh
Worse standing on one leg, climbing stairs or getting out of a car
Stiffness after sitting, or lying on that side
The sacroiliac joints connect your spine to your pelvis. They only move a little but take a lot of load, and pain can come from the joint being too stiff, too mobile, or from the ligaments and muscles around it.
Common triggers include a fall onto your bottom, pregnancy and the months after, running or sports with lots of single-leg loading, and differences in how each hip moves.
Specific tests to confirm the SI joint is the actual problem, rather than the lower back or hip.
Joint mobilisation or manipulation, plus soft tissue work on the surrounding muscles. [Gary: confirm your protocol]
Glute, core and pelvic strengthening so the joint is properly supported day to day and in sport.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. You can book directly. If I think you need a scan or a GP's opinion, I'll tell you.
Will my health insurance cover it?
Most major insurers don't cover sports therapy, but some smaller providers that cover alternative therapies will refund your fees. Check with your insurer.
What should I wear?
No specific clothing is required
A rough description is plenty. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm out of clinic.
