LOW BACK PAIN - SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION . Low back pain is very common, the sacroiliac joint (SI-Joint) is a major source of lower back pain. Pain originating from the SI-Joint is usually underdiagnosed and usually intributed to other sources such as the hip and spine! . Patients experiencing lower back pain can spent months or even years in treatment without the correct diagnosis. Diagnostic injection at the SI-Joint is the only means to confirm diagnosis. Pain from the hips, spine and SI-Joint can overlap in the associated regions. . The SI-Joints are weight bearing joints, these joints distribute weight from the spine to the lower extremities through the hip joints. From the front the SI-Joint is supported by the sacroiliac ligaments. There are also strong muscles (Psoas, Iliacus) and important nerves (Lumbosacral plexus) for the thigh and leg in front of the SI-Joint. From the back the SI-Joint has strong posterior ligaments, the sciatic nerve crosses underneath the piriformis muscle, all this is covered by strong back muscles (Iliocostalis muscle, Longissimus thoracic muscle) . Symptoms: ➡️lower back, buttock, back of thigh and knee pain ➡️occasional groin pain ➡️difficulty and discomfort while sitting ➡️patient frequently changes position to become comfortable . Causes: ➡️Leg length discrepancy ➡️Mechanical dysfunction (Misalignment) ➡️Arthropathy ➡️Stomach or Gastro-intestinal adhesions (Osteopathic view) . Treatment: ➡️Anti-inflammatory medication ➡️Physical therapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Medical training therapy ➡️SI-Joint injections: PRP (platelet rich plasma) . Dr Ayaz Physiotherapy weight loss hair and skin clinic For appointment call 8080292950