Friday, January 1, 2010


The SI joint composed of bone of the sacrum and the two bones on either side of the ileum. The sacrum is formed of five vertebrae that are fused together and ileum anatomical forms of the pelvis. The joint is held together by a great band. The main function of this compound is the weight of the upper body support in a standing position, the available range of motion is very little. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction happens when pain,Injury or inflammation occurs.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction can by various causes. As with other joints in the body of the sacroiliac joint arthritis may also be affected. Arthrosis, arthritis, a condition can occur when the cartilage of the joint is thinner. The bone is then rubbed with each other and could lead to arthritis, what the most common cause of SI Dysfunction is. Another condition that SI could causeDysfunction is the direct impact on the joint, as in fall. Been raised by postural changes and abnormalities in pregnancy because hormones, SI dysfunction common in pregnant women.

Abnormal kinematics of the joint can cause pain, and that goes for people with leg length discrepancy, or if one leg is longer than the other. Systemic diseases may include the ISG as gout, RA (rheumatoid arthritis), ankylosing spondylitis andPsoriasis.

Pain in SI joint dysfunction is felt in the lower back region, but may be up to the buttocks. The intensity of pain increases when the back is extended as walking, lying down or standing up. Pain can be perceived in the hips and groin. During the physical examination may be pain reproduced by exposure of the joint.

Non-invasive treatment for SI dysfunction includes physical therapy. Invasive procedures include jointInjections of local anesthetics and steroids. Lumbar stabilization techniques and stretching the back are typical exercises that are for the SI joint dysfunction patients an advantage.

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