SI Joint pain Let’s talk about it

MoveU， Holdings， Inc. US • May 30

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The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is a very small area that plays a massive role in connecting the spine to the pelvis. If this joint isn’t functioning properly, it can be a significant source of pain.\xa0

Knowledge is powerso we’re going to help you understand a bit about the anatomy of the SI joint, discuss the most common causes of SI joint pain, and give you some action steps to alleviate the discomfort and get the SIJ functioning more optimally again.

What is the SI Joint?

The\xa0Sacroiliac joint\xa0is the connection point between your sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) and your ilium (the wing shaped pelvic bones). This joint is essential for hip stability and transfer of force between the upper and lower body during physical activity. It’s basically the shock absorber for your pelvis.

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The SI joint is supported by a complex network of ligaments and muscles. If they become imbalanced or strained, it can lead to SI joint dysfunction and pain.

The Difference Between Herniated (Bulging) Discs, Sciatica, SI Joint Pain, and Piriformis Syndrome

Determining the source of pain in the low back and hip can be challenging because the entire pelvic girdle houses a lot of tightly integrated and interconnected tissues. Herniated/bulging discs, sciatica, SI joint pain, and piriformis syndrome can all share symptoms such as:\xa0

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