Back Lower (Lumbar) Sacroiliac Joint Treatment

Sacroiliac Joints are where sacrum (spine)and ilium (pelvis) attach. Their main function is to transmit forces between the legs and upper body. Pain in this joint may be the result of injury or inflammation.

The pain is similar to sciatica. Sacroiliac pain is often described as a pain that is felt in the lower portion of the back and hip. In some cases it may travel down the legs or around to the front, in the groin area.

The sacroiliac joints are often affected by types of arthritis referred to as spondyloarthropathies. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are commonly used to treat the pain and inflammation in the joint. You may limit your activities in order to give rest to your back.

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 Helped a little
1 person found this helpful
Physical therapy helped more than chiropractic care. Massage provided short-term relief..
 Helped a lot
I have had sacroilliac joint pain on my right side since I was a teenager, at least 30 years now. I have a problem with my right ankle that causes me to walk with a limp. I was told this is the probable reason for the stress on the sacroilliac joint. It hurts all of the time, to varying degrees, ....
 No change
Bed rest, walking and biking do not help at all, and can make it worse. Pain medication only helps if the pain wasn't that bad to begin with. Analgesic rubs like icy hot are totally useless..

Treatments and Results View All Cases


Category
Name Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Treatments (average)
3.0
(45)
19 12 10 4
Drugs and Supplements
Vicodin Medication
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID)
2.5
1 1
Drugs and Supplements
Pain Killers (Analgesic)
2.0
1
Exercise
Pilates
4.0
1
Exercise
Aerobics Exercises
4.0
1
Exercise
Proper Posture
3.5
1 1
Exercise
Strengthening
3.5
1 1
Exercise
Yoga
3.0
1
Exercise
Water Aerobics
3.0
1
Exercise
Exercise
3.0
1
Exercise
Walking
2.5
1 1
Exercise
Change of Sleeping Position
2.0
1
Exercise
Biking
2.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Back Support Brace
4.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Ankle Brace
4.0
1
Therapy
Ultrasound
4.0
1
Therapy
Therapy Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - TENS
4.0
1
Therapy
Tennis Ball Massage
4.0
1
Therapy
Range of Motion Exercises
4.0
1
Therapy
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
4.0
1
Therapy
Leg Elevation
4.0
1
Therapy
Heat Therapy
3.5
1 1
Therapy
Physical Therapy
3.5
1 1
Therapy
Ice
3.0
1 1
Therapy
Massage Therapy
2.7
1 1 1
Therapy
Chiropractic
2.7
1 1 1
Therapy
Inversion
2.5
1 1
Therapy
Stretching Treatment
2.5
1 1
Therapy
Rest
2.0
1
Therapy
Bed Rest
2.0
2
Topical
Icy Hot
2.0
1
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