Why do I have lower back and pelvic pain?

SI osteoarthritis

One of the most likely answers to this question is that you have sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. Since this joint joins the pelvis to the lower spine, it can easily cause both lower back and pelvic pain. 

Most people know how common lower back pain is, but you might not know that SI joint dysfunction is the root cause of 30% of lower back pain cases. Working with a physical therapist can help you learn more about the causes of SI joint dysfunction. These medical professionals can also treat the lower back pain and pelvic pain that this condition causes. 

Common causes of SI joint dysfunction

The SI joint is a joint that’s relatively inflexible, and there are two of these joints that connect the sacrum of your lower spine to the pelvic bones. Often, the first indication patients have of an issue with an SI joint is pain in their lower back and pelvis. 

A few of the issues that can trigger SI joint dysfunction and pain include: 

Ways physical therapists can help treat SI joint dysfunction

Addressing the lower back pain, pelvic pain and other SI joint dysfunction symptoms is possible with physical therapy. Your physical therapist can determine the cause of your symptoms. They can then build you a therapy program customized to fit you. Such a therapy plan will typically include techniques like: 

  • Running form analyses that can identify gait issues that could be contributing to your SI joint dysfunction.
  • Aquatic therapy to decompress the injured joint and promote healing in surrounding soft tissue. 

Get help with your SI joint dysfunction at Excel PT

Feeling lower back and pelvic pain from SI joint dysfunction? Our team at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy is ready and willing to help you treat this painful condition. We offer free screenings that can determine what triggered your condition. Even better, our physical therapists are adept at constructing personalized therapy plans designed to decrease and prevent pain. 

Some patients may not feel up to leaving home because of SI joint pain. Our therapy specialists can still help you get effective care for this condition, and it’s our at-home care and virtual therapy services that makes this possible. 

Contact our team today for more information about our treatment options for SI joint dysfunction or to schedule your initial appointment.