Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is pain associated with the sacroiliac joint. Sacroiliac dysfunction is usually a secondary issue, meaning there is likely a different root cause of the problem that will need to be resolved to relieve pain in the long term. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction can also be known as sacroiliac syndrome or sacroiliac joint disorder.

There can be many different causes of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, including lower back misalignment, leg length asymmetry, ankle or knee problems. The condition can also happen after pregnancy, as a result of stretched or damaged tissue.

Finding out if there is a different condition causing sacroiliac joint dysfunction is important if you want to resolve the issue in the long term. In treating sacroiliac dysfunction, shockwave therapy or laser therapy can be used. Shockwave therapy helps improve the function of the lumbar spine, if misalignment in this area is causing the problem. Laser therapy can help in cases where tissue has been stretched or damaged. The light energy distributed by the K Laser on a specific area can help generate cell activity, improving the cell’s ability to heal.

We advise that if there’s an underlying cause of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, that this be discovered and addressed before beginning exercises, to prevent the condition being made worse. Usually, we will recommend specific exercises for each patient, as each case will be completely individual to them. This will traditionally be done after the patient has started their treatment, and usually around six to twelve treatments down the line.