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Knee, Leg & Joint

Sacroiliitis / SI Joint Pain

Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat sacroiliitis / si joint pain.

Overview

What is Sacroiliitis / SI Joint Pain?

Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain arises from the joint connecting the spine to the pelvis. It is a frequently overlooked cause of low back and buttock pain that responds well to targeted diagnosis and treatment.

Pain low in the back or buttock, often one-sided
Pain with standing from sitting, stairs, or rolling in bed
Pain radiating into the hip, groin, or thigh
Instability or a feeling the leg may give way
SI joint inflammation or dysfunction
Pregnancy and pelvic changes
Injury, leg length differences, or prior spine surgery

Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.

This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.