Pelvic joint pain: Symptoms, Cause and Treatment

Pelvic pain can cause pain locally in the joints, but also in the back. Here is information on pelvic pain - including symptoms, cause and treatment.

What is the pelvic joint?

The pelvic joint is also called the iliosacral joint. There are two of them - and they sit on opposite sides of the lower back; between the ilium (pelvis) and the sacrum (the part that becomes the coccyx). These two joints are essential for good pelvic and back function - if they do not move properly, this will increase the load on both the hips and lower back. The pelvic joints' main task is namely weight transfer from the upper body and further down to the legs - and vice versa. With hypomobility or pelvic locking, this weight transfer can be affected and thus other structures can be affected by larger shock loads.

Pelvic joint problems are often involved in low back pain, sciatica and lumbago. It is therefore important that you get a thorough assessment by a publicly authorized clinician who works with muscles and joints every day if you suspect such problems. Joint treatment in combination with muscular work can contribute to better function and more correct load. Both men and women can be affected - but it is true that especially women in pregnancy are hit harder due to changes in biomechanical load.

Common symptoms of pelvic pain can be:

• Murmur or sharp pain in the pelvic joint - which can occasionally refer to pain in the buttocks, thighs, groin and back.

• Normally unilateral pain - one will normally only have a hypomobile pelvic joint; this is due to how they move in combination.

• The problem is more common than many people think - about 25% of people with lumbago also have pelvic joint problems.

• Pain when you get up from sitting to standing.

Cause: Why do you get pelvic pain or pelvic dysfunction?

There are several possible causes of pelvic pain. The most common cause is lack of strength in the back and pelvic muscles - as well as too little movement in everyday life. Pelvic joint locking can also occur during sports due to explosive and sudden twists or loads. A common cause is pregnancy.

As the abdomen gets bigger and the pelvis tilts forward - this puts more and more strain on the pelvic joints, as well as the associated muscles. Other possible causes of pelvic pain can be arthritis diseases, for example Ankylosing spondylitis (Ankylosing spondylitis). Arthralgia (osteoarthritis) can also be a contributing cause.

Treatment of pelvic pain

You have many options in relation to treatment, but some of the best documented treatment methods for pelvic pain are chiropractic and physical therapy. A modern chiropractor combines joint therapy with muscular work, as well as instruction in home exercises for long-term improvement. Other treatment techniques may involve massage and stretching.

In certain, more severe cases, temporary use may be necessary backrest to relieve painful areas.

Relevant self-handling equipment: Adjustable lumbar backrest (click here to read more about it)

Want less stiff joints? Exercise regularly!

Regular training: Research has shown that the most important thing you do is exercise regularly. Exercising regularly increases blood circulation to muscles, tendons and not least; the joints. This increased circulation takes nutrients into the exposed joints and helps to keep them healthy. Go for a walk, practice yoga, exercise in a hot water pool - do what you like, because the most important thing is that you do it regularly and not just in the "skipper's roof". If you have reduced everyday function, it is recommended that exercise is combined with muscle and joint treatment to make everyday life easier.

If you are unsure of what kind of training this entails or if you need an exercise program - then you are advised to contact physical therapist or modern chiropractor for setting up an exercise program tailored to you personally. You can also use the search box here on our website to search for exercises that are suitable for you and your problems.

Special training with exercise bands can be particularly effective in building stability from the bottom up, especially the hip, seat and lower back - due to the fact that the resistance then comes from different angles that we are almost never exposed to - then preferably in combination with regular back training. Below you see an exercise that is used for hip and back problems (called MONSTERGANGE). You will also find many more exercises under our main article: training (see the top menu or use the search box).

Relevant training equipment: Training Tricks - Complete Set of 6 Strengths (click here to read more about them)

On the next page, we will talk further about something many people are wondering about the pelvis - namely pelvic solution.

NEXT PAGE (click here): - What You Should Know About Pelvic Dislocation

- Feel free to follow Vondt.net at YOUTUBE

- Feel free to follow Vondt.net at FACEBOOK

Ask questions?

- Feel free to use the comment field below.