Sacroiliac Joint Degeneration-Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Excruciating back pains can be annoying and difficult to handle. We at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic recommend the treatment for sacroiliac joint pain for a quick and timely recovery.

What is sacroiliac joint degeneration?

Sacroiliac joints are located at the integration of sacrum and ilium, and the SI joints acts as a shock absorbent by reducing pressure on the spine. If there is inflammation in one or both of your sacroiliac joints, the condition is termed sacroiliac joint degeneration.

What are the symptoms of sacroiliac joint degeneration?

• Lower back pain that can be felt either on one or both sides
• Pain in the buttocks and side or upper thigh
• Stiffness in the hips, pelvis, groin, and lower back that restrict mobility
• Sciatic-like pain in the back of the thighs or buttocks that is hot and sharp and results in numbness
• Instability in the lower back and/or pelvis makes the pelvis give away while walking, standing, or changing positions
• Shooting pain when climbing stairs, jogging, or running because sacroiliac joints are under pressure in such activities

What are the causes of sacroiliac joint degeneration?

• Gait tissues:Leg-length discrepancy can put unnecessary pressure on the pelvis resulting in wear and tear of the SI joint.
• Pregnancy: Relaxin (a hormone released during pregnancy) results in the elasticity of SI joints. Due to this, the pelvis widens to make room for childbirth, and accompanied by the increasing weight of the woman, the chances of SI joint pain increase.
• Osteoarthritis: Aging can result in loss of cartilage and result in SI joint degeneration.
• Gout: Gouty arthritis occurs if the levels of uric acid in your body are high.This problem affects the large toe first and further shows its effects on other joints, including the SI joint.
• Abnormal walking pattern:If the walking posture is incorrect, you can be a victim of SI joint pain.

What is the line of treatment for sacroiliac joint degeneration?

• Self-care and therapies: Yoga, massage, cold/hot packs, physical therapy, and sacroiliac belt are the comfortable ways to ease the problem.
• Medications: Oral steroids, anti-inflammatory medicines, corticosteroid injection,radio frequency ablation,muscle relaxants and TNF inhibitors are the non-surgical treatment options
• Surgery: If the pain is chronic, the doctor advises sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for easing the pain.

Visit us at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic when any kind of back pain troubles you.