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SI Joint Pain: The Overlooked Cause of Low Back Pain (Especially Postpartum)
SI joint dysfunction is one of the most commonly missed causes of low back pain, especially in postpartum women.
The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects your spine (sacrum) to your pelvis (ilium), and when its supporting ligaments become loose, often after pregnancy or due to instability, this joint can become irritated and inflamed.
This irritation can mimic pain from other spinal areas, like the facet joints, which means if your provider doesn’t evaluate your SI joint, a major source of your back pain could go unaddressed.
Learn how identifying and treating SI joint dysfunction can help restore stability, reduce inflammation, and get you lasting relief.
This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.
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