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The sacroiliac joints are found where the spine meets the pelvis. Sacroiliitis is a painful condition where either one or both of the sacroiliac joints become inflamed. Lower back, buttock or groin pain associated with sacroiliitis can be difficult to distinguish from other types of back pain, which is why it’s important to see a spine expert to obtain a proper diagnosis as soon as your symptoms begin to show.
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Sacroiliitis is a condition in which there is inflammation of one or both of the sacroiliac, or SI, joints. The two SI joints are where the upper and lower body meet. Specifically, the SI joints are where the lower portion of the spine connects to the pelvis. The primary function of the SI joints are to transfer weight from the upper body to the lower body.
Symptoms of sacroiliitis commonly include pain in the low back, buttocks, or groin, which may extend down the legs and into the feet.
Other common symptoms of sacroiliitis include:
Infection and arthritis are common causes of sacroiliitis. Types of arthritis in the sacroiliac joint commonly include osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Other factors that contribute to developing sacroiliitis include:
If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms sacroiliitis, start your diagnosis with our interactive condition assessment tool below.
Treatments for sacroiliitis can vary depending on the severity of your symptoms and condition. The sooner you seek treatment the better. Treatment options for sacroiliitis can be conservative or surgical.
If non-surgical, conservative options for sacroiliitis do not improve your mobility and reduce pain, or if the damage to the sacroiliac joints is too extensive, your next step is to consider surgical treatments.
Common surgeries used to treat sacroiliitis are:
If you are suffering from painful symptoms associated with sacroiliitis and are ready to take the next step, try our interactive treatment finder below to find right path forward for you.
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