Question 1

what are the symptoms of si joint dysfunction? and what are the causes?

Accepted Answer

: Pain in the very low back (between tailbone and hips) is the main symptom. The main cause is just minor injury -- consider it wear and tear. As people age, osteoarthritis is a common cause, but rarely at your age. Other kinds of arthritis affecting the spine are possible (e.g. psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis), but SI joint would rarely be the only painful area.

Question 2

how can i feel better if i have been diagnosed with si joint dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

With nonop care: Most of these are self limiting as this joint will frequently fuse on its own.  Anti-inflammatory medication and injections to this joint with radio frequency lesioning can also be of value.  Sometimes, after a pelvis fracture there can be an instability that may require surgical stabilization.

Question 3

is there a permanent cure for si joint dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

No: There is currently no "cure" for si joint dysfunction.  This condition is usually best treated with aggressive physical therapy to stabilize the pelvis, restore normal alignment, and strengthen the core.  Medication, injections, braces, and modalities (heat/ice/etc) may also be used to reduce pain during this process.

Question 4

what kind of office chairs are best for people with si joint dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Ergonomics: Be sure the chair you choose is adjustable...This helps personalize it to you. It should have good lumbar support. You should also try to stand up and move every 20-30 min which will help your discomfort. Best of luck!

Question 5

hi, how can you tell the differents between si joint dysfunction and piriformis sydrome. ?

Accepted Answer

Can be difficult...: Both can have similar symptoms: pain in the buttock, back of the thigh, difficulty putting weight down on that limb, nerve irritation from the sciatic nerve (pain, tingling down the leg). Physical exam stretching the piriformis can make the diagnosis and sometimes help it. Injection into the si joint can make si diagnosis. Physical therapy, antiinflammatory meds often help both.

Question 6

how long does it take to treat si joint dysfunction? can it be cured permanently or is it a recurrent issue based on physiology and habit?

Accepted Answer

No set time: Maybe  cured, and may recur.

Question 7

would si joint dysfunction pain be there all the time? i only get sharp pain over the si joint when moving?

Accepted Answer

No: Joint pain is often present only with activity.

Question 8

i have si joint dysfunction. am doing injections and pt for it. is there a permanet way to get rid of the pain so a can stop taking narcartics for it?

Accepted Answer

SI joint dysfunction: It depends on the cause. Some cases are related to formed of arhthritis. Some are due to posture or trauma. You may wished to be checked by someone certified in prolotherapy. Look that up on the net and discuss it with your health provider.

Question 9

i have si joint  dysfunction therapy is not helping but the p90x yoga dvd helped would hot yoga fix my hip if i try that ?

Accepted Answer

Let me understand: How did you know you have si joint dysfunction? What kind of dysfunction you have , if the yoga help i see no problems doing it and see what happened. Good luck.

Question 10

my mri shows no si joint damage at all. however my doctor and pt tell me i test positive for si joint dysfunction. who is wrong the dr. and pt therapi?

Accepted Answer

Neither: SIJ dysfunction is not visible on MRI because often it is inflammation which may by microscopic . You can have SIJ dysfunction with a normal MRI . It's actually great news that your MRI is normal

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Would si joint dysfunction pain be there all the time? i only get sharp pain over the si joint when moving?

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I have si joint dysfunction. am doing injections and pt for it. is there a permanet way to get rid of the pain so a can stop taking narcartics for it?

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I have si joint dysfunction therapy is not helping but the p90x yoga dvd helped would hot yoga fix my hip if i try that ?

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My mri shows no si joint damage at all. however my doctor and pt tell me i test positive for si joint dysfunction. who is wrong the dr. and pt therapi?

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