The sacroiliac joints are the joints that connect the spine with the pelvis. When the body experiences inflammation in this area, it is called sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis can present with pain in the buttocks, lower back, or legs and can be extremely painful in some cases. Chiropractic care is an excellent treatment modality for sacroiliitis, as chiropractors focus on the conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and the surrounding soft and connective tissue. Contact Dr. Michael Wilson with Kosak Chiropractic Auto Accident & Pain Clinic for outstanding Chiropractic care and treatment for sacroiliitis in Fairfield, CA.
Symptoms of Sacroiliitis
The sacroiliac joints are some of the largest joints in the body and become engaged when we move our hips. When damage occurs in one or both of the sacroiliac joints, inflammation and pain result, frequently felt in the lower back. While lower back pain is the most common ailment related to sacroiliitis, this pain might get worse when one rotates their hips or stands or sits in one position for too long. Many individuals with sacroiliitis experience stiffness in the morning that lasts for over an hour each day. More severe symptoms can include stabbing pain, a constant dull ache, or pain spreading from the lower back into the buttocks, thighs, or hips.
Causes of Sacroiliitis
Most patients who present with symptoms of sacroiliitis also experience arthritis, including Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, or Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter’s syndrome. Other risk factors for sacroiliitis can include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Some women experience symptoms of sacroiliitis when they are pregnant due to hormonal and physical changes in the body that can affect the sacroiliac joints. Patients experiencing pain in the lower back, buttocks, and thighs are encouraged to make an appointment with Kosak Chiropractic Auto Accident & Pain Clinic in Fairfield to determine the cause and receive an individualized, recommended treatment plan.
Chiropractic Treatment for Sacroiliitis
The most common and time-tested treatment for sacroiliitis is chiropractic adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation. Chiropractic adjustments are designed to align the spine in its proper, natural position, which takes pressure off the sacroiliac joint and the surrounding nerves. Chiropractic adjustments also reduce inflammation and help restore proper function and alignment to the affected area. Dr. Wilson may also recommend massage therapy and design a personalized therapeutic exercise program to help strengthen the surrounding muscles at home.
Chiropractic care is non-surgical, non-invasive, and does not use potentially addictive prescription pharmaceuticals. Chiropractic care is holistic and works to help enhance the body's natural healing system. Contact Kosak Chiropractic Auto Accident & Pain Clinic for an appointment with Dr. Wilson in Fairfield today! (707) 426-1111