Sacroiliac Joints and Chiropractic

What are the sacroiliac joints you might be thinking.  They are two large very important joints in the pelvis.  They play a key role in lower body stability and movement.  When they get strained repetitively, the ligaments around the joints can lose some of their structural integrity.  Since these joints work together, if one becomes unstable or restricted in it's motion, the other joint will often be affected too.

They are also part of the foundation of your spine and if malfunctioning can cause stress and strain at many places above.  The hip joints can be affected as well.  In my practice I commonly see patients with hip pain where the likely cause is chronic S-I malfunction.  Sometimes people will come in with groin pain, pain into the buttocks, or pain down the leg like sciatica.  Frequently these symptoms are related to S-I problems too.

The best possible treatment for S-I problems is chiropractic adjustments.  You may also need stretching or strengthening exercises, orthotics (arch supports), braces, massage or other treatments.  However, the first step for best results is the adjustment.