Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Diagnosis and Treatments

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the most overlooked causes of low back discomfort. The SI joints sit where your spine meets your pelvis, and they play a crucial role in transferring weight between your upper body and legs. When these joints become stiff, inflamed, or misaligned, they can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or even down the leg (often mistaken for sciatica). As osteopaths, we take a whole-body approach to understanding why your SIJ is under stress. Through gentle