Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Relieving Lower Back and Pelvic Pain

The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your spine to your pelvis. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction refers to pain in this region caused by either hypermobility (too much movement/instability) or hypomobility (too little movement/locking of the joint). It is a common source of one-sided lower back and buttock pain.

Symptoms of SI Joint Dysfunction

• Sharp or dull ache localized to one side of the lower back, buttock, or back of the hip.
• Pain that worsens when climbing stairs, standing on one leg, or taking long strides.
• Difficulty sitting for long periods.
• Stiffness in the hip joints.

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Program

1. Joint Alignment Correction: Manual therapy techniques (such as muscle energy techniques) to restore symmetry to the pelvic bones.
2. SI Joint Stabilization: Strengthening the gluteus maximus, core, and hamstrings to act as active stabilizers of the pelvis.
3. Myofascial Release: Relieving tension in the piriformis, gluteus medius, and iliopsoas muscles.
4. Belting: Using a temporary sacroiliac belt to compress and stabilize the joint during high-irritation phases.

Our clinical protocols at Sparq Physiotherapy Clinic combine precise alignment corrections with pelvic stabilization exercises to restore symmetry and relieve hip-pelvic pain.