Joseph Amos MD

Sacroiliac Joint Pain

What is Sacroiliac Joint Pain?

Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain is a common cause of low back pain, typically located at the upper portion of the buttocks area.

What causes Sacroiliac Joint Pain?

Sacroiliac joint can be caused by dysfunction due to trauma, pregnancy, joint degeneration, or post-lumbar fusion compensation.

What do patients commonly experience?

Low back or buttock pain, often unilateral, worsened by sitting, standing, or transitioning from sitting to standing.

How is it diagnosed?

The first step to diagnose sacroiliac joint pain is to perform a thorough physical examination and carefully consider your medical and family history.

How is it treated?

Some of the treatments for Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain include:

  • Physical therapy
  • Sacroiliac joint injections
  • Sacroiliac joint fusion
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