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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSources of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe primary mechanisms of SI joint dysfunction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Too much movement<\/strong> (hypermobility or instability) in the sacroiliac joint can cause the pelvis to feel unstable and lead to pain. Pain from too much motion is typically felt in the lower back and\/or hip, and may radiate into the groin area.<\/li>
- Too little movement<\/strong> (hypomobility or fixation) can cause muscle tension, pain, and may inhibit mobility. Pain is typically felt on one side of the low back or buttocks, and can radiate down the back of leg (similar to sciatica pain<\/a> ).<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
My issue is the first one — instability<\/strong>. If I can EVER get the pain under control, I can work on strengthening the areas so that I can improve the issue. But I can never seem to get much relief for very long. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn early December I had a cortisone shot in my SI joint<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Unfortunately, it did not work. I had a follow up call and then was referred to the Spine Clinic and evaluated again and referred again<\/em> to someone and I finally got an appointment at the Spine Clinic for an X-ray guided cortisone injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI had to reschedule my appointment several times because I was ill but FINALLY, I was able to get my shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_6702-1-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt was not pleasant! It was an X-Ray guided shot. So they gave me a shot of I think lidocaine, two shots in fact and the second one hit a nerve or something. They stung and hurt like hell! Then a shot of X-ray dye then the cortisone shot. I am very sore but hopefully will see some relief soon. 3-5 days is when you supposedly start to feel it work and 2 weeks for relief. Time will tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If can’t get a cortisone shot, or don’t want to do something like that…(and I am not a fan of pain medication other than Advil or Tylenol), you can try to do other things. I’ve tried almost everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acupuncture – This is hit or miss for me. I’ve tried it for various injuries and ailments and sometimes it does something but mostly not. I know a lot of people love it and have success with it. So I think it’s worth a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Massage – This is my preferred method of relaxation and helping with injuries. There are a LOT of different kinds of massage<\/a>. I don’t know what it is called but I’ve had a massage where the therapist used a plastic device to scrape areas of my body to get rid of scar tissue. That has been very helpful! <\/p>\n\n\n\nTENS <\/a>– This is a weird thing to experience but don’t shy away from it. It can be helpful and feel really nice! <\/p>\n\n\n\nChiropractor – This has been fairly helpful for my hip, low back issues. The only problem? It doesn’t last for long and you have to keep going back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exercise –walking, swimming, yoga, PT, stretching. These are all excellent ways to get physical activity without injuring yourself. Obviously talk to your doctor first. There are certain activities that can aggravate your injury so find out (my physical therapist determined that the elliptical has been irritating my SI issues, for example). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herbal remedies – My doctor recommended this: Dona Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate, 750 Mg, 60 Count<\/a>. Also, curcumin <\/a>is good for inflammation issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTrying New Things<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich leads me to this topic. I have recently started trying new things! I talked about how I started 2021 with doing a consistent yoga<\/a> routine a few times a week. It has helped a lot. Especially when my hip was really bothering me and I was limited in the activities I could do.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecently I tried two new exercises (I am very late to the game lol): Pilates <\/a>and Barre<\/a>. If you are new to these exercises, like me, pilates is low impact that works on flexibility, alignment, using your body weight to increase strength. So far the exercises I’ve tried have been a lot of core and lower body focus (which is what I need!!). <\/p>\n\n\n\nBarre is a hybrid of yoga, pilates, yoga, dance, ballet. It sometimes feels like aerobics to me with some yoga stretches and ballet built in. I like it because it’s a little bit faster than yoga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A friend of mine recommended Bedford Barre workouts on Youtube<\/a>. I liked it a lot! It was challenging but they showed modifications you can do it something doesn’t feel right or is too hard. It was fun and moved fast. I’ve tried half a dozen different videos now and this brand is by far my favorite. Another one I found was The Banks Method on Amazon Prime<\/a>. I liked her a lot, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg\")
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- Too much movement<\/strong> (hypermobility or instability) in the sacroiliac joint can cause the pelvis to feel unstable and lead to pain. Pain from too much motion is typically felt in the lower back and\/or hip, and may radiate into the groin area.<\/li>
- Too little movement<\/strong> (hypomobility or fixation) can cause muscle tension, pain, and may inhibit mobility. Pain is typically felt on one side of the low back or buttocks, and can radiate down the back of leg (similar to sciatica pain<\/a> ).<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
My issue is the first one — instability<\/strong>. If I can EVER get the pain under control, I can work on strengthening the areas so that I can improve the issue. But I can never seem to get much relief for very long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In early December I had a cortisone shot in my SI joint<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Unfortunately, it did not work. I had a follow up call and then was referred to the Spine Clinic and evaluated again and referred again<\/em> to someone and I finally got an appointment at the Spine Clinic for an X-ray guided cortisone injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had to reschedule my appointment several times because I was ill but FINALLY, I was able to get my shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt was not pleasant! It was an X-Ray guided shot. So they gave me a shot of I think lidocaine, two shots in fact and the second one hit a nerve or something. They stung and hurt like hell! Then a shot of X-ray dye then the cortisone shot. I am very sore but hopefully will see some relief soon. 3-5 days is when you supposedly start to feel it work and 2 weeks for relief. Time will tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If can’t get a cortisone shot, or don’t want to do something like that…(and I am not a fan of pain medication other than Advil or Tylenol), you can try to do other things. I’ve tried almost everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acupuncture – This is hit or miss for me. I’ve tried it for various injuries and ailments and sometimes it does something but mostly not. I know a lot of people love it and have success with it. So I think it’s worth a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Massage – This is my preferred method of relaxation and helping with injuries. There are a LOT of different kinds of massage<\/a>. I don’t know what it is called but I’ve had a massage where the therapist used a plastic device to scrape areas of my body to get rid of scar tissue. That has been very helpful! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TENS <\/a>– This is a weird thing to experience but don’t shy away from it. It can be helpful and feel really nice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiropractor – This has been fairly helpful for my hip, low back issues. The only problem? It doesn’t last for long and you have to keep going back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exercise –walking, swimming, yoga, PT, stretching. These are all excellent ways to get physical activity without injuring yourself. Obviously talk to your doctor first. There are certain activities that can aggravate your injury so find out (my physical therapist determined that the elliptical has been irritating my SI issues, for example). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herbal remedies – My doctor recommended this: Dona Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate, 750 Mg, 60 Count<\/a>. Also, curcumin <\/a>is good for inflammation issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trying New Things<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which leads me to this topic. I have recently started trying new things! I talked about how I started 2021 with doing a consistent yoga<\/a> routine a few times a week. It has helped a lot. Especially when my hip was really bothering me and I was limited in the activities I could do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently I tried two new exercises (I am very late to the game lol): Pilates <\/a>and Barre<\/a>. If you are new to these exercises, like me, pilates is low impact that works on flexibility, alignment, using your body weight to increase strength. So far the exercises I’ve tried have been a lot of core and lower body focus (which is what I need!!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barre is a hybrid of yoga, pilates, yoga, dance, ballet. It sometimes feels like aerobics to me with some yoga stretches and ballet built in. I like it because it’s a little bit faster than yoga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A friend of mine recommended Bedford Barre workouts on Youtube<\/a>. I liked it a lot! It was challenging but they showed modifications you can do it something doesn’t feel right or is too hard. It was fun and moved fast. I’ve tried half a dozen different videos now and this brand is by far my favorite. Another one I found was The Banks Method on Amazon Prime<\/a>. I liked her a lot, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n - Too little movement<\/strong> (hypomobility or fixation) can cause muscle tension, pain, and may inhibit mobility. Pain is typically felt on one side of the low back or buttocks, and can radiate down the back of leg (similar to sciatica pain<\/a> ).<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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