Lower Back Pain & Chiropractic

lower back pain & chiropractic

The sacroiliac joint is located in the lower part of the back and joins the tail bone (sacrum) to one of the pelvic bones (ilium). There are two sacroiliac joints – one on either side of the spine. The sacroiliac joints act to transfer weight from the spine to the pelvis and allow a small amount of movement to occur. 

A painful sacroiliac joint is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction may occur from excessive forces being applied to the sacroiliac joint. This can be from bending, sitting, lifting, arching or twisting movements of the spine, or, from weight bearing forces associated with running or jumping. Injury to the sacroiliac joint may occur traumatically or due to repetitive or prolonged forces over time.

Chiropractic is extremely effective in the treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Treatment may comprise of:

  • Manipulation (adjustments) & Mobilisation
  • Exercise focusing on strengthening the core stabiliser muscles of the spine and trunk and on maintaining mobility of the sacroiliac joints
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Cold Laser
  • Taping, Rigid and Kinesio
  • Use of a sacroiliac belt or lumbar brace
  • Use of a lumbar roll for sitting
  • Correction of any leg length discrepancy
  • Dry needling
  • Activity modification advice
  • Biomechanical correction
  • Ergonomic advice
  • A gradual return to activity program

The recovery time for sacroiliac joint dysfunction may vary from patient to patient depending on compliance with Chiropractic Care. With ideal treatment, patients may be pain free in as little as several days, although typically this may take 2 – 3 weeks. It is important to note, however, that injured tissue takes approximately 6 weeks to restore the majority of its strength in ideal healing conditions. Care must therefore be taken when returning to activity during this period.

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