What You Need To Know About Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis can be descibed as inflammation of one or both of the joints that connect your pelvis and your lower spine. The sacroiliac joint is a vital part of the human anatomy. In normal conditions of the body movement in these joints is limited, mainly because this is what makes us walk upright.
Some cases of sacroiliitis have been associated from childbirth. While giving birth the ligaments may become torn or inflames. The tearing can lead a greater range of motion than normal in the joints causing extreme pain and degenerative changes. Also during childbirth the body secretes a hormone called relaxin. This allows the ligaments to relax and makes it easier to give childbirth. Many studies have shown that this can be a contributing factor in sacroiliitis. For information on this just look up “relaxin in pregnancy”.
Common symptoms of sacroiliitis are stiffness and pain in the lower back, thigh or buttocks. This most commonly occurs in the morning or while sitting for extended periods of time. Strain to the sacroiliac joints may worsen from walking due to the swinging motion of the hips. Also psoriasis and skin coditions along with diarrhea,and fever are common symptoms. This conditions can be extremely painful and can restrict your range of motion. Diagnosis can sometimes be very difficult and confused with lower back pain. Sacroiliitis is often similar or can be cofused with sciatic pain.
Typical causes of saroiliitis are heavy lifting from not using the proper lifting technique. Some people have been diagnosed with sacroiliitis from slipping in the shower or a simple fall, a tramatic vehicle accident or a sudden impact to the spine, pelvis or lower back. People from all different ages have been diagnosed with sacroiliitis.
Other causes of sacroiliitis can come from infections. Untreated infections of the skin and blood can spread sometimes to the sacroiliac joint that is protected normally by a layer of ligaments and fibrous tissues.
There are many methods of treatment and would probably be best to consult a physician for the proper treatment.
September 14, 2009
7:29 am
Great blog. I am trying to find out what I can do to make the pain go away or at least get better. I can hardly move right now. I get physical therapy, but that does not really help me to get rid of the pain. Maybe anybody knows of some magic??? Thanks a million.
Dee