3 Tests to tell if your S.I. is causing your BACK PAIN- (S.I. = Sacroiliac)

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present 3 tests you can do to determine if your back pain is actually being caused by your S.I.Joint (sacroiliac joint).
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[@Kahleah727]

Best way to ease/overcome that SI pain... strengthen your core. Get those muscles stronger so that the SI joint is enveloped in tight muscles and the SI joint moves less. I had 3 babies back to back and my muscles were very weak afterwards. So when I did physical therapy and got those muscles strong enough to support that SI joint properly, that pain completely went away!

[@siddheshwadekar5665]

Could you please explain those core muscles strengthening exercises in few words ?

[@AG-nn8lp]

Not always true 😂 my core isn't the problem. 6 pack over here and have SI issues

[@myboozjee]

I'm sitting here typing at my PC, wearing my SI belt without any pain. I figured out that's what I needed a few weeks ago after a lot of research, but I could've saved myself a lot of pain and sleepless nights had I found your video a year ago. Love your content and humor.

[@maryalgar8779]

Can you wear the belt at night to eliminate pain?

[@magic.weaver]

Is it only the belt that helped you?

[@myboozjee]

@@magic.weaver Yes. I still use it but only when I go to bed. During the day, my back doesn't bother me much anymore.

[@magic.weaver]

@@myboozjee but when i am wearing the belt although the joint feels stabilised but the muscles around the joint are aching, did it happen to you ?

[@myboozjee]

@@magic.weaver Yes, it happens if I've got it on a little too tight. I just adjust it until it's comfortable.

[@lesley9989]

Totally agree. Controversy about the SI moving. Over and over. Med Prof still have to acknowledge people get pain in this joint. Ruined my life. Told me it's all in my head

[@nbi4220]

Great info. Without even trying the tests I know that at least 3 of them will be painful. My symptoms fit Sacroiliac Joint problems almost perfectly. The most telling part of the description is that it's entirely on one side. Something as innocuous as rolling to one side without the correct technique can set off an intense spasm. Hopefully my upcoming MRI will pinpoint the problem.

[@elmalloc]

Any update?

[@jtarchibald709]

Update ?(Was the problem SI, did you get it fixed)

[@btsarmyfangirl3393]

​@@jtarchibald709Can you please tell me what are your symptoms

[@nab-rk4ob]

When you mentioned the shot, you were not kidding. My neurologist gave me a shot and pain left. I could walk without pain the next day. I was dying the day before.

[@strang3_doll]

That’s great you got relief, I’ve been trying to go the natural route but I’m considering the shot. Do you still get them & if so how often? How long did it help you?

[@AG-nn8lp]

Must be nice to even get a neurologist appointment to begin with. 9 weeks with no freaking help

[@Breastandshoulder-rehab]

Love the intro song! Love your fun! You guys are really helping to share info for people to decide if they have SI pain- and more importantly, and that they can do something about it.

[@hannahm320]

That’s the best intro I’ve ever heard, absolutely amazing.

[@skippy3029]

Thank you for this video! I am sick and tired of being in constant pain every day!

[@jetboy6129]

Feeling better?

[@col.cottonhill6655]

I hope your pain is gone by now friend. Looks to be two years ago you made this comment

[@Kalina1982]

Same here! I have SI pain every single day. It started during my pregnancy.

[@jordanzanis8405]

Mama To Rylie I do too 😭 mine happened specifically after I gave birth 3.5 months ago. What does your pain feel like? This is a hopeless feeling

[@citlalie9791]

The same started when I was 5 months pregnant @@Kalina1982

[@MOHANDE1980]

I had problems with the sacroiliac joint and got rid of it with effective exercises in less than a month.

[@shvetamalhotra4408]

Which exercises did you take up, can you please help

[@MoonaNochez]

One of the quick screenings for SIJ we were instructed is to have the patient supine with the knees bent to approximately 45 degrees. Then, we apply pressure at the ASIS for about 5 seconds with over pressure at the end. Positive sign is if their pain is reproduced. Our instructors teach from the IAOM.

[@aces0730]

Hi Bob and Brad, you helped me get through groin injury, now I have an SI injury. I injured it originally in 2006 after a workout, and it reared it's ugly head 10 years later while I was cleaning the house for Thanksgiving. I don't know exactly what I did to make it slip out of place, I might have twisted or lifted the wrong way. I am an ex-dancer so I have hypermobility issues. I amtrying to stay positive. I am seeing an orthopedic doctor on Monday, I am hoping she sends me to PT because the thought of having an injection scares me. I also have to call my insurance company and see if I'm even covered for another injury. What stinks is I can't go right to see a physical therapist I have to have a prescription, that's Massachusetts. I'm not sure in other states if that's the case. Anyway, the two of you are such an inspiration. Thank you

[@h.vandewalker2428]

I have been complaining of severe pain in the SI area for 50 years. My doctors keep trying to get me to have spinal fusions because I have ruptured discs. I refuse to have fusions. I keep telling all of these doctors that the majority of my pain is in the sacrum area. Why don't they listen? Now they have taken away my pain meds so I am in constant, severe pain.

[@Kazzas73]

I have been suffering terribly with SI pain for 7 months. I visited physios and chiros and spent so much money with no results until I met a chiro that does acupuncture (dry needling) It was unbelievably good!! For the first time in months I had no pain. I kept getting acupuncture twice a week with massage. Three weeks on and I’m almost back to my normal exercise routine.

[@sandyborden4182]

I have benefited greatly from your videos. Thank you so much. I am retired and keeping in as good physical condition as possible is a priority for me.

[@gilbertramirezpt]

tomie 2 tone where are you geographically, zip code or city/state? Maybe a PT in your area could help you.

[@tomie2tone763]

Thanks but I have already found a place, I posted this months ago ! But thank you anyway !

[@katkatmi]

I had an injection and all my pain went away. So the doctor wanted to try it again when my pain came back, but this injection did nothing. Now what?

[@240iBMW]

Was waiting for Bob to start playing the spine like a guitar right after the intro

[@alizameeruddinkhan3916]

Ss me too 😁

[@patricklogue2127]

Yeah play a spine tingling guitar solo lol

[@alrivers2297]

He can play in Spinal Tap

[@motheranddaughterplumerias872]

Same 🤣🤣🤣

[@trishbech9082]

😂

[@maleyk]

Thank you so much for this video. I believe I have a problem with my SI joint. I am a student, so I spend much of my day sitting. I experience low-back or hip stiffness when I stand after sitting for a time, but no pain during any activity. When I sleep my discomfort ranges from itchy hip and leg muscles that beg to be stretched, to low back pain that sometimes radiates into the glute and hamstring. My left leg is sometimes shorter than my right (I stretch the quad, or massage it vigorously and my legs even out). I had complete relief from my back pain when I spent a month sleeping on a very hard bed and not doing yoga (vacation). I have started a treadmill routine walking at an incline and now my sleeping pain is back. I am very flexible and I enjoy all sports, so this pain is really affecting my quality of life. I have been to a PT and they found weakness in my T5 area so they focused on that. I know that the spine is a network so I see how strengthening that area would have an impact on my low back but I need to be able to exercise and sleep without drugs. I know this is ridiculously long and I appreciate your reading this.

[@bpurplemoon]

Hi I know this is from five years ago but I wonder how are you doing now and if you figured out what it was causing the pain I am having the exact same symptoms as you described

[@Hugginsince79]

@@bpurplemoon I have the same symptoms as her. My Chiropractor has helped. Neurologist have a stabilizing procedure ,but I don't think Ill go that route.

[@lindayoung6882]

Walking up an incline is what makes mine flare! Pt was making me worse

[@JamesSmith-iz3ui]

Wow, I love these guys. It's exactly what I have and they've helped me so many times.❤

[@corteltube]

Thanks guys…your channel is great.

[@lightwarrior1]

Wow 🤩thank you so much!!! You help me to diagnose exactly what I have experienced during the last year, the doctor I visited when i had the injury misdiagnose my injuries , this one is one of them. I have been watching your videos for the last hour and they have been of GREAT HELP !!🤩 THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@dr.khaleequzzamankhan593]

Thank you very much for such a simple way to explain such a typical medical problem. With the best regards to both of you.

[@gracelliajessica8557]

woa you guys are under appreciated! keep up the good work!

[@missgreendayfan]

I'm suffering from sharp "sciatica" pain (but as you said doesn't go past the knee) and all these tests were positive when I went to the doctor... Glad I found your video about these, now I've got a better idea about where the pain is coming from. Will get some scans done in a few days. I just want to be able to walk without pain again. So sick of it!

[@userunfriendly9304]

Did your pain ever get better?

[@missgreendayfan]

@@userunfriendly9304 Hi, yes. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, I'm being followed by a rheumatologist and taking medication for a while now. These sharp pains still come and go, mostly when I'm stressed or have been standing or sitting for a long time but it's been manageable. Regular exercise (mostly pilates) has been helping to keep flare-ups to a minimum.

[@AG-nn8lp]

Mine DOES go past the knee.... confirmed it's NOT my lower back. It absolutely can go past the knee

[@julspower]

I’m actually taking this video into my PHYSICAL THERAPIST office tomorrow!!!! Do you guys have a recommendations for the SI belt?

[@Adrienneten]

I am 3 days away from having the SI joint anesthetised - not sure if I want it to be this or not - I also have stage 4 endometriosis so would rather it be that that's causing the pain, than have two things be wrong . . . . can't weight bear, cant turn over in bed, cannot walk or stand for more that about a minute . . . awful and getting worse . .

[@97grad]

Have had lower back pain for 5 years and was misdiagnosed with herniated disc. Finally found a chiropractor who figured out that the cause of my pain is the SI Joint. So frustrating that doctors never consider this. Is this not taught at medical school or what!!!

[@jakey9023]

What did your chiropractor do to help you

[@zlewismusic]

Guys you are my new binge tv 📺. And I’m smarter watching you guys.

[@murrismiller2312]

prayin 4 Bob.... blessings on u BOTH

[@P27301]

Im convinced these two are best friends from elementary school

[@enigma0526]

Ohmygosh! Thank you for this! This describes my hip pain exactly. I had questioned an SI joint issue! Will check with my chiro/PT asap!

[@rickkrockstar]

Mr. Skeleton, seems very intrigued by what's going on @1:57. 🤔

[@momtomany]

Thank you!!! I really appreciate gaining a better understanding of the body!

[@roscoe_stella]

It would have been nice if the net / you tube was around 35 yrs ago. I may had been able to have my SI pain pin pointed & my AS diagnosis many many years ago and maybe. Just maybe I would not have had so much damage and lived through so much constant 24/7 daily. Hourly minutely pain as I have. Thank you for the vid maybe you guys can help others in ways I was never helped.

[@kittyhawk9704]

Lol these guys are kinda funny

[@lesley9989]

I agree

[@yadiramartin4302]

You has to see another gays in Spanish they are so hilarious.

[@Gmasked2]

I been having lower back pain on the left side for roughly 2/3 years beginning at 17. Some days i dont feel anything, some days it's subtle, other it's worse. Thought it was a herniated disc, but i think this is the cause

[@lesley9989]

Similar symptoms

[@zaidhasankhan3742]

Go for HLAB27 TEST N MRI of SI joint

[@pmccoy8924]

@@zaidhasankhan3742 I asked my doctor for this. She told me I had to go to PT first. PT is a waste of time because it won't solve anything. Have had for going on a decade now. Right side buttock hurts when standing from sitting, sitting long periods, laying down goes away, standing prolong periods inflames it. Frustrating.

[@zaidhasankhan3742]

@@pmccoy8924 same here 🥺 Haven't found any solution but am hoping for the best

[@zaidhasankhan3742]

@@pmccoy8924 you must be having inflammation like mine! It only hirts when i stand for prolong time! And if a sit lil longer! I could relate

[@Xpistophoros]

I'm dealing with back pain that feels almost like a herniated disk towards the right side near my hip. I cannot afford healthcare , I am 17 and my parents are neglecting that I have an issue. The leg raise doesn't hurt, however, the slumped sitting leg raise is gruesome. I will continue to look through the videos to maybe see what it could be, but any feedback would mean the world to me. Thanks guys.

[@MP-in4or]

I had two spinal fusion surgeries. The second was because the first failed and the hardware became lose. I was just starting my health career when this happened so I was fresh to the idea of back surgery. Looking back now which was 7 years ago my pain management doctor and my surgeon NEVER even mentioned that my SI joints could be bad. Despite me telling them that a lot of my pain was not in the center of my spine but rather down my leg, in my butt, and off to the side of the lower back. Of course I did not know anything nor heard about SI joint surgery. I just knew about the joint from anatomy. Seven years later, 30+ injections, years of PT, 2 spine surgeries, "I" final spoke up and said Im going to get my SI looked at. In my area only 4 surgeons do SI surgery. And I live in a hospitals city of big time hospitals. So I went to one doctor and he suggesting doing an SI injection to see if that was my pain. I did it three weeks ago. They did a MAC so I was asleep. Don't remember anything. It was wonderful. The next day my pain went down by 50%. No joke. I knew that it was my SI joint. Today I saw the surgeon and he said I could wait it out with another injection that only puts a band aid on it. I said nope....I want surgery. In 7 years with several surgeries on my body, I said I WANT this surgery. I am scheduled in three weeks to have my left fused followed by my right when I am healed. My point behind all of this. If your having low back pain make sure you get your pain management to consider SI joints and your surgeon to consider it. Do not let them talk you into fusing your lumbar without considering this and having testing done like me. Looking back I really did not need a lumbar fusion. I have been through hell every since. ALWAYS get a second opinion if you have decent insurance. Medicine is a practice. Every doc has a different opinion. What works for one person may not work for you. Everybody is different. And push your doctor to review your MRI or CT scan. With all do respect to radiologist, they don't see inside the body. They are trained to look at imaging, period. I work with docs in the OR. I can tell you many times when a doc said, "that was not on the MRI." Radiologist miss things all the time. Not because they are not looking. They just don't apply what they know to what the body looks like cut open. The radiologist completely missed my unfused spinal fusion and lose hardware. As soon as my surgeon saw the MRI he knew it did not fuse and the screws were lose. Get your doctor to look at the MRI, not read the dictation from the radiologist. Some docs go right off the radiologist report and don't look at the MRI.

[@timothymoore1979]

follow up? did the SI joint fusions help?

[@patientzero5685]

I would also like to know if you had success?

[@AmberMcQuiston]

I think I’m currently experiencing the same thing Post Spinal fusion. I still have pain on one side and a feeling like I need to pop that side all the time. I had an MRI probably 2 years ago and my SI joints were supposedly fine. But all my pain seems to be from my SI joint.

[@jamesmorgan1771]

I fell for the SI joint fusion 7 years ago...worst mistake of my life...I've been in worse pain than before the surgery. Every day is a struggle

[@MP-in4or]

@@jamesmorgan1771 And then to top it off, you have a out of touch government trying to make it harder on doctors to treat their patients with chronic pain, always blaming the pain kills on their failed border policies and drug enforcement. It is not pain killers. It is illegal drugs.

[@dale9724]

You guys are brilliant. Help me so much.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help! Thank you for your continued support!

[@verofisher8684]

Great video ! Thanks to both of you for great work !

[@cao0323]

22 year old female here. I went to an orthopedic doctor in March for long term very lower back, hip/thigh and groin pain. They did x rays on my hip joints and the doctor shrugged at me and said “I don’t know why you’re having pain, your hips are textbook perfect”. Here I am 2 months later still in pain. I’m thinking this may be my problem but don’t know what kind of doctor to see.

[@sunnyspaces7]

Cayla go to a very qualified sports doctor or a pain clinic

[@AG-nn8lp]

Pain clinic or neurologist because it could be MS

[@TraceePettee]

Awesome confirmation of my pain

[@CoolRiffz]

Every one of these motions made me wince in agony just seeing them because I know they would hurt like hell, currently being treated for SI issues

[@riece7176]

I know! I was cringing so hard because I could imagine how much it hurts

[@smedlydumpsterjuice8875]

awesome, i will show this to my VA doctor, because they seem to know very little about the si joint. i've been suffering this for 20 yrs this month, and nothing has been done at all on my si joint. the VA only say my L5- S1 joint shows no sign of disturbing the sciatic nerve. it's because its my si joint silly VA. yet now, i'm in a wheelchair suffering from the exact same cronic pain when i entered the VA, 19 years ago.

[@AmyLeaf88]

There is going to be a live webinar on SI Joint pain and treatment options! It's open for all health care physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists and anyone with SI joint disorders. You can register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-the-si-joint-registration-48935721059 Hope this helps :)

[@veranya2074]

really? 😁 😁 that's the basic test to past first year being medical student...

[@saundrac9]

I have all that, but I also have numbness in the outside of both thighs, for many years, my pain was only on the right, but 21/2 years ago, my pain became bilateral. So pain is, low back, hips, buttocks and outer thighs, weakness and heavy legs, no shooting pains to the feet.

[@maryc7830]

I remember when the speed limit used to be 55 miles an hour on the highway in my state. Unfortunately there was a lady that was drunk that hit my parents car. I was very young this affected my growth plate in my left leg. So I have a huge leg length discrepancy. I also have HLA B27. Ankylosing spondylitis is no joke. It’s so painful for me to even stand and do dishes for less than five minutes. I’m pretty tough because I had two kids with no epidural, but I must say this is worse. My SI joints bring me to tears. I have scoliosis so bad I was picked on my whole life for it. I don’t care anymore cause I’m older now but it still hurt when I was young. And there is no pain killer that is strong enough for me. I’ve had the needles in my spine everything you could possibly imagine. It just sucks.

[@bennattj]

That's interesting. I used to have recurrent "hip pain" for about 10 years and went to a GP at my university who couldn't diagnose it, but came up with Piriformis Syndrome. He sent me to physical therapy where the physical therapist basically mocked me for having the diagnosis (I had never heard of Piriformis Syndrome before the GP mentioned it). The PT diagnosed me with a strained SI joint (which I believe to have been correct). Physical therapy never really helped the situation. It wasn't until I changed the way I slept that the pain stopped coming back. Now the interesting part, is that when the pain would flare up (which happened about once a month for about a week at a time), it was extraordinarily painful to walk but walking up stairs was actually quite a bit less painful than flat surface walking.

[@shvetamalhotra4408]

What position did you sleep in to make the pain stop from coming back?

[@markoilic8375]

F

[@bennattj]

@@shvetamalhotra4408 I slept in a really weird position, on my stomach with my leg hiked up to one side (with knee around chest level), for the first about 25 years of my life. This was causing me to stress my SI joint basically every night for 8 hours. I forced myself to sleep with my legs straight. Which was difficult for a few years because my legs would tingle if I left them relaxed. But finally got used to it and I haven't had this debilitating pain in my hip since.

[@LMichele1232]

@@bennattj Thank you so much for this comment…truly! I am in ever increasing pain with my (suspected) left SI joint. Coincidentally, for the past 35ish years, I’ve been sleeping EXACTLY as you describe, with my legs hiked up. My pain got worse when I started only hiking up my left leg (when my husband and I got together and I had less room to switch). I did once wonder if that might be contributing to my problem but dismissed it and assumed it was being overweight. But when my osteopath said, ‘lots of people are overweight but don’t have this pain’, I was completely lost. I’ve tried sleeping on my side with a pillow between my knees which can help sometimes but not completely. Your comment has made me realise that this may be down to how I’m sleeping all along! I can’t not sleep on my stomach, so I’m going to try to keep the legs straight and see how it goes. Thank you!!

[@sztunde]

I've slept in the same position as you described for 43 years . I've been having hip pain for about 6 months now. My GP said it might be arthrithis, the rheumatologist said that it is coming from my spine and my PT says that it is a problem with some ligaments. I'm going to try to adjust the way I sleep, I hope it will help.

[@micky5401]

I have congenital insensitivity and this is not helping me at all

[@CSGATI]

X-ray guided shot of Marcaine in the SIJ if the pain stops you hit a bulls eye.

[@ArielPaz08]

A lot of these tests need another person to do it to you... Trying to figure out if I have another bout of si joint dysfunction or if it is a herniated S1 disc this time. Nerve pain last night lower leg on both sides. Thanks for all these videos, guys!

[@Kalina1982]

I have had SI joint issues for the last 5 years. Nobody has ever listened to me except for one chiropractor. I’m so sick of having back pain.

[@johnvaldivia4718]

I hope u are good now... any updates?

[@alexandersippel]

I had an si joint sprain a month ago from lifting something too heavy, that shit hurts so bad. Chiropractor fixed it in 5 or 6 appointments plus the cyclobenzaprine pills helped with the pain also. I'm back to a 100% now and ready to go back to work 😁 sitting down on my couch was excruciating and had to sit on 3 pillows on top of my couch, that helped. I couldn't even step into the shower it hurt so bad.

[@Soccrboi]

Was the pain sharp?

[@lynnburton208]

i have had pain in my lower back for year & it is getting worse to the point i can't stand long or sit very long, I've had Dr's do mri, ct & xrays & they can never find anythang other than a few bone spurs..... the pain is right in the area of the sacroiliac, so should i have a Dr do the test where they inject the needle in the area to see if it helps with my pain, it's even hard to get out of bed, i have to roll over & just abt go to my knees just to get up everyday...... And that itself is hard to do with also having fibromyalgia & inflammatory arthritis to...... TIA

[@santoshbala9590]

I am Indian villager thank you for good video

[@lesley9989]

Love these two

[@virtousash8954]

Been having this problem for over a year now taking nerve pills

[@antoniamaldonado2330]

Me too just got diagnosed today and waiting on my injections to start. I hope you're getting help.

[@virtousash8954]

antonia maldonado thanks! Hope all is well with you ☺️

[@tinaleifker7557]

So at the end of Dec 2019 I went in for a fusion/decompression at L4-L5 for disc degenerative disease along with bulging discs and severe spinal stenosis. All these tests were promoted when I woke up with my left foot “paralyzed”. My spine and pain Dr. determined it was foot drop and I started wearing a brace for it. I went through all the injections and no relief at all so he finally sent me to a surgeon and I had surgery. When it was finally time to start PT afterwards I was coming up on my final appt when pain hit so bad that not only my physical therapist stopped my session had 2 other therapist come over and between the 3 of them had me do a few classes”tests” and these were among them, without diagnosing me they told me I needed to see my spine dr immediately and so I did and that was this past April, it was mainly my left side but has moved into the right side as well. So the 1st thing my dr did was to send me for an mri of the lumbar spine (again) because the x-ray had shown hardware in pls e like it should be. Needless to say the 45 min mri was a nightmare! It was bad enough that I hard an extremely hard time sitting up, forget turning over in bed or any bending whatsoever. So because of the hardware in my back it obscured anything the mri may have shown about the L5-S1 area so my dr proceeded with injections into that area and by far the most painful injections so far. But no relief from that at all I actually ended up being sent to the ER twice. Now here in August I have revisited my surgeon who knew exactly what it was and showed it to us(my husband and I) on the MRI. So he sent me back to my spine dr for a diagnostic injection into the SI joints but he is positive with the level of pain and the loss of movement and the severe impairment that I will have no relief from these injections(I am to call him 2 hours after to give report on percentage of relief) so today I had an mri on the pelvic area, the SI area and my hips. I cannot explain the level of pain I was in for 45 min laying flat on my back not to mention I’m claustrophobic but had already take meds for that, but I can tell you 2 of my 3 children were born natural with no kind of pain meds at all and I would rather go through that for 9-14 hours than do this again. So now Friday I go for the SI injections and I am terrified of the pain that is going to bring.(I hate needles) and both my spine dr and my surgeon are positive I will have to go in for a fusion of the SI joints. Why so much pain just to get relief? All of the tests including the Patrick and Faber test were positive! I can’t do this anymore.

[@tunnelrat1439]

I have the pain you describe but it's also in the front shin about 2inches below knee.....my boot on the right front side always wears out as if I walk on outside of foot

[@col.cottonhill6655]

I have the same pain he mentioned from my SI where it hurts down to my knee but no farther down. I wore uneven boots at work for months and didn't notice. Once I got new boots and straightened my lumbar the pain began shortly after. It has been 10 months almost and I still am not healing. Maybe because I haven't stopped working my construction job.

[@marciasloan534]

❤ love these guys ❤

[@drrajeshkumarmali6878]

great technique

[@mikes9388]

Hey guys! Great video. My pt believes my s.i joint is causing my pain (sciatica) in my ankle (lower leg)left buttock, and upper thigh just below the pelvic bone. On the other hand, my orthopedic believes my L5S1 disc herniation is causing my pain. I have received two nerve block injections for the l5S1 without much success. Do you recommend receiving a si joint injection as a way of process of elimination? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks!

[@AmyLeaf88]

There is going to be a live webinar on SI Joint pain and treatment options! It's open for all health care physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists and anyone with SI joint disorders. You can register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-the-si-joint-registration-48935721059 Hope this helps :)

[@fieryeyesxoxo8678]

i had this pain on my lower back for too long..once i lie flat on the floor i can no longer move the pain is like a knife tearing my muscles..i tried to put a pillow under my back the same result i cannot move or stand

[@mikereilly174]

Try bending your knees when you lie flat. I can't sleep on my back any longer, but can lie there if I bend my knees. I've been going to chiropractor and massage therapist and have been making some progress.

[@isaiahfry2798]

nice video. very informative.

[@marcus_s]

So what’s the solution if you do have the problem?

[@Hugginsince79]

My neurologist offered a procedure SI stabilizing. My Chiropractor didn't think it a good idea. I'm waiting to see if my chiropractor can help me.

[@mariusmyhre7594]

Laurel & Hardy. Except, y'know, smart. Very entertaining watching you guys in action :)

[@femshep4018]

I subscribed just to hear the intro again

[@ginoasci2876]

It has been two months and the pain was low level, and not everyday. I could walk with zero pain. Stretching would help tremendously. Yesterday I was fine, I was helping a neighbor, something pulled right where the SI joint is. It’s not sciatica or the hip joint. I’ve had sciatica and I can walk with no pain. now I’m in bed with extra severe pain. It went from not so bad to the worse pain it could cause. Sitting, standing, cause level 8 pain but shoots to 10. This is absolutely horrible. Laying down the pain is the same, and shoots to ten with the slightest movement. Question: will this get better or does require intervention of some kind ?

[@anthonywarner4245]

Pressure tongs release and smite 21 21 perfecting pressure on 89

[@scottsNX]

I think my spine surgeon has missed the possibility I may have S,I, joint issues following a motorcycle accident that left me with tranverse fractures in my sacrum. Pain is worse on the right side where my buttock hit the car/ground[I was knocked out]and travels the outside of the thigh into the knee. Sitting and walking make the pain worse. It even wakes me from sleep if I lie on my right side for any length of time. Thanks Guys.

[@Bekamorphosis]

Love the banter guys haha.

[@sevenofnine3880]

Anyone get a sharp sudden twisting pain that makes your leg give out. I feel that top of thigh on the side

[@ninasongs1]

Me too:( I have a sharp pain shoot across Sacrum first thing out of bed and through-out the day as I am walking. My right hip slips out from under me and also has a deep movement POP. I’m looking into exercises to open hip flexors, core and really need Sacrum release. Feels great for me to have someone push down hard on my sacrum while I lay on stomach. Then push past my tailbone to release from lower body. Good luck I hope you get relief.

[@rryoder1]

My PT said I had sciatica. After a year it was still bothering me. I went to an Orthopedist who specializes in backs and he diagnosed me with SI. He gave me a cortisone shot and it has worked wonders. To note he did say sciatica and SI have almost the same symptoms.

[@JRN007]

Why would both sides hurt and groin and legs. Both. Really bad. Not better with rest

[@ayooty93]

For the third test, can u use it to also diagnose tail bone pain? and can you also address the poping and clicking sounds caused by joint movement and what could they possibly tell? Many thanks great video like always.

[@ludemelanie]

Crepitus could be DDD myelopathy w inflammatory issues such as b-27 gene AS,, possibly sacroilitis ankylosis spondylitis?

[@lorraineczuchra3138]

I would like to purchase the message gun you demonstrated to help with sacroiliac muscle. I know you said it was expensive but I believe the price came down and sometimes you give out coupons. I would love to try it seeing that I have been going to a chiropractor for over a month and have not seen much improvement hardly at all. Thank you for getting this info to me. Your demonstration sounds like what I have .

[@nk-ui4si]

I am having a worst pain on my right leg specially while sleeping. I cannot sleep in any direction. Anyone having such problem?

[@thevisi0naryy]

How possible do you think it is to get mostly radiculopathic pain throughout the leg but not as much in the back when it comes to the SI joint vs lumbar discs? Have been treated and evaluated extensively for lumbar degeneration without making a dent in the sciatic pain, revisiting the possibility of SI joint dysfunction. Just interested in your opinion on this.

[@ROD7018]

hi 3rd. thanks for these videos guys.

[@kickpublishing]

I find crossing my legs as in exercise 1 actually relieves my SI pain. Mine started (and this is dumb) by unknowingly sleeping one night with my leg hanging out of the bed and on the floor - we had got a new duvet that was too warm for me. Woke up in the morning in terrific pain and its been around ever since.

[@joeweider4896]

Mennel I and II should have been tested too

[@willd.8040]

I believe I aggravated my SI today while trying to open a large plastic jar that had the cap stuck. I had to really turn it in both directions with a lot of strength and when finished, I was in pain. Hurts to sit and walk, and when I press on my sacrum, I can feel the pain. Haven’t been to a chiropractor but gonna have to asap.

[@DrDr-pg5br]

Close mimic to lumbar issues. Key is like they said, reproduces the pain, not cause new or different pain.

[@mommabear2544]

Dr Dr but what if pressure directly on the sacrum temporarily relieves some of the pain until the pressure is removed, them the pain comes back?

[@pattinickel8136]

what exercises can we do for SI pain?

[@ginettedumais9723]

physical therapy video

[@ginettedumais9723]

Physical therapy video

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[@durranay]

Hi Gentlemen. Excellent presentation there. I want to share my problem. Maybe you can give me some advice. had an injury 3 years ago in the gym. I was doing the fixed bar lift with heavy plates. I think the place where i feel the pain is called the SI area. Its the lowest part of the backbone. An inch down in the hips area. I occasionally have neck and headaches and im sure its because of that injury in the gym. Whenever i sit on hard surfaces i get this pain. I feel there's an inflammation. It goes away if i get a massage or take some painkiller. But its recurring.i feel pain in the SI area as well and have headache at same time. Its really annoying. Would it be possible to give me some advice.

[@smedlydumpsterjuice8875]

Please teach the VA about this. But first advise them what a S-I joint is first. They diagnosed it in 2013, but yet to receive any treatment. Thanks.

[@zharawillywonka4438]

After how long after I start having these pains should I start seeing a doctor?

[@lesley9989]

As soon as possible, in my opinion. Try not to make it go chronic

[@SammieOranges]

I'm liking this video for foe the intro song. Haven't even watched the rest yet

[@ІннаПавонська]

Hi! Thanks for your helpful video. I've go a question. What if I have no problems at all while I'm walking. Pain starts when I lay down n my back. It starts burning in my buttock and down the leg to my toes, especially painful is in my left shin. It stings. Thanks for your answer ❤

[@catsincredulous9998]

You showed 4 tests, not three, then mentioned doing an injection of lidocaine, which makes 5, the tidbit about the belt makes 5, and holding the pelvis inwards while walking is 6.

[@lauryncannon623]

What if the ONLY pain relief I get is from sitting/laying down? Prolonged standing or walking gives me intense pain from my left buttock down the back of my black but not past my knee. I took a nasty fall down my back deck and fell on my left side. It's been nearly done weeks. I can't walk or stand more than a few minutes without this pain. And I've been going to a chiropractor and he thinks it is the SI joint. I'm getting an MRI on Sunday.

[@notdios3084]

Did u find what was the problem? Same thing happens to me.

[@angie90ful]

you should mention the name of the test, easier for people to understand..

[@ishakalra5345]

I too have lower back pain while standing even for 10 mins ..My MRI is clear any suggestions ..

[@ilayahyahawahshai7025]

Don't wait to long to fix pelvic I have cancer because of the bleeding , This came after two surgeries in my spine , I have a fusion installed in 5L lumbar ,then the pelvic move side way , stared to be painful , bleeding was terrible , now I'm at The hospital , having problems suffer Waiting for surgery , ovaries are infected because the blood. cancer it's the nightmare , place pelvic before it's to late.

[@karensulski5187]

What to do when it gets numb n alittle pain on iether side? When your sleeping

[@tusharsaxena1302]

hey bob & brad thanks for the video !!! i m suffering it from 2011 mostly i take pain killers for relief like naprosyn 500 or nucoxia mr but now these tablets is also not helping me !!! i will try these exercises may be it will help !!! thanks bob & brad

[@nicolettrew]

Just watching these tests gives me pain 😞

[@AmyRoss-n5c]

SI joint pain, can It originate from one leg being slightly shorter than other?

[@ECSIERRA1]

Loved the way you ended the video, ya'll are hilarious:)

[@saralynn518]

Anyone else cringe when he was pushing on the back/legs during the tests because they know how bad it hurts? I have a myriad of issues, but the new one I thought might be the SI. What does the SI pain feel like? Sharp? Ache? Pressure? Mine is like a muscle seizing up, going into the hip, and I have the nerve pain above the knee. It's not load bearing though. Great videos though! Really appreciate them!