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A 31-year-old female asked:

Told i have weak abs/tight hamstrings and this is causing my one sided si joint pain, and nerve pain down leg hurts more @ night. is this possible?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
Unlikely: I find that explanation very unlikely. IMO, SI joint pain is a very overused explanation as a cause for low back pain. SI joint issue will not give you radicular symptoms or pain down the leg.
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