Could My Lower Back Pain Be Caused By My Sacroiliac Joint?
Do You Have Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain?
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is often overlooked as a source of back pain. Potential causes of SI joint pain include degenerative disc disease, history of trauma, pregnancy/childbirth, and other unknown reasons. Issues with the SI joint can cause pain from the low back down through the lower buttocks and upper legs. This happens when the sacroiliac joint (located in the pelvis) becomes disrupted or its support ligaments become loose or injured, e.g., after an injury or pregnancy.
If you have low back pain, it is a good idea to mention assessment of the SI joint to your doctor. There are comprehensive diagnostic techniques now available.
Learn more about diagnostic and treatment options for the SI joint