Chiropractic Helps Lumbar Problems and the SI Joint

Fairfax Chiropractic Care Effective for Problems in the Sacroiliac Joint

We treat a lot of patients with back issues in our Fairfax office, and Dr. Zapf finds that several cases of back problems originate in the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Investigation has revealed that roughly one quarter of all back pain originates in the SI joint, and now new research ratifies what we see in our clinic: chiropractic is an effective approach to treating this pain.

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment Helps Increase Movement in the SI Joint

In the study released in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 32 women who suffered from sacroiliac joint syndrome were split into two groups and asked to take part in one of two treatment therapies. The first group was given a chiropractic adjustment isolated to the sacroiliac joint, and the alternate group received an adjustment to the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine.

Researchers found significantly more improvements in both pain and movement immediately after treatment, two days later, and 30 days later for the individuals who received high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation to both the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine. This shows that chiropractic manipulation applied to these two areas offers both short term and continuing benefits for sacroiliac joint pain sufferers even with just one treatment session.

So, if you are suffering with sacroiliac joint pain, or have back and leg discomfort and would like to know whether your sacroiliac joint is the source, a consultation at our Fairfax office may be the first and best step towards feeling better. Give our office a call today at (703) 455-9555.

Kamali F, Shokri E. The effect of two manipulative therapy techniques and their outcome in patients with sacroiliac joint syndrome. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2012;16(1):29-35.