The sacroiliac joint, also known as the SI joint is located between the sacrum and the pelvic ilium. The sacrum is comprised of fused vertebra and is positioned just above the tailbone. The pelvis serves as the link between the torso and the legs by connecting the backbone to the thigh bones. The sacroiliac joint supports th … Read More
Sacroiliac Joint Pain Caused by Auto Accidents
The Sacroiliac joint is the connection of bones that joins the spine to the pelvis. The sacrum, which is a triangular shaped bone that sits at the lower part of the spine, is connected to the right and left ilium bones. This important joint supports the entire weight of the body when we are standing upright. The joint is con … Read More
Spinal Decompression Treatment for Herniated Disc
The human vertebrae are stacked one on top of the other but are separated by vertebral discs. There are thirty-three vertebrae in the backbone, with nine of them being fused to form the lumbar area of the sacrum and coccyx. The joints between the vertebrae help to provide a soft and sturdy cushion that allows the backbone to … Read More
Sacroiliac Joint Degeneration
The function of the Sacroiliac joint is to distribute the weight of the torso through the pelvis, legs and back. It also absorbs the impact of walking, running and jumping, and prevents this movement from jarring the spine. The joint is composed of the sacrum, a triangular shaped bone that sits near the bottom of the spine. … Read More
Spine Exercises
If you're experiencing back pain, spine exercises can help relieve your pain by a surprising amount. Strengthening your spine and core will help support your body from within, and prevent future injuries. It will also help increase blood flow to the area and speed the healing process. Here are a few exercises you might try … Read More
Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spine canal causing pressure to the spinal cord or the openings where spinal nerves leave the spinal column. Depending on the affected nerves, spinal stenosis can cause numbness (some may experience a tingling) or a pain in the legs, back, shoulders or arms. Many have been known to exp … Read More
Sacroiliac Joint and Tailbone Pain
The sacroiliac joints sit between the wing of the pelvis and the spine. It makes up the rear part of the pelvic girdle. The exact placement varies from person to person, but injuries are common due to the unique role it plays in movement and body support. Pregnancy is a common source of sacroiliac pain, as the ligaments of … Read More
Spinal Stenosis Symptoms
Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal that causes pressure on the spinal cord where spinal nerves leave the spinal column. Depending on affected nerves, spinal stenosis can cause numbness or pain in the back, neck, legs, arms or shoulders. Spinal stenosis usually develops as a person ages (generally starting a … Read More
Sacroiliac and Groin Pain
Groin pain is most commonly associated with pulled muscles, specifically the adductor muscle. However, some causes of groin pain may have nothing to do with any of the muscles or bones in the groin area. Pain in the groin area may be caused by problems in the Sacroiliac joint in the lower back. The Sacroiliac joint is the j … Read More
Ruptured Disk
A ruptured disk is quire painful to bear, and the medical community has not yet come up with a definite solution for it—much less a standardized name for it. Ruptured discs are the same as: slipped discs, herniated discs, or bulging discs. What they all refer to is that a portion or a vertebra along the spinal column has so … Read More