We treat a good number of people with back pain in our Portland office, and Dr. Helton finds that several cases of back pain start in the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Investigation shows that about 25% of all back pain starts out in the SI joint, and now new research corroborates what we have observed in our clinic: chiropractic is an effective way to treat this pain.
In the study published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 32 women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction were split into two groups and asked to engage in one of two treatment methods. The first group was given a chiropractic adjustment only at the sacroiliac joint, and the second group received an adjustment to the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine.
Scientists noticed significantly more improvements in both pain and movement immediately following treatment, two days post-treatment, and 30 days later for the individuals who had been given high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation to both the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine. This suggests that chiropractic treatment administered in these two areas offers both prompt and continuing results for sacroiliac joint pain sufferers even after only one treatment round.
Therefore, if you are having trouble with sacroiliac joint discomfort, or have back and leg issues and want to know if your sacroiliac joint is the root, a consultation at our Portland office may be the first and best step towards feeling better. Give our office a call today at (503) 771-1974.
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.
Dr. Helton, a Portland chiropractor, has been providing chiropractic health care and treatment for accident injuries for over 30 years. Dr. Helton specializes and is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of injuries from auto accidents. He has passed advanced certification training and testing by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego in the evaluation, treatment, and management of injuries from whiplash and brain traumatology.
