3 Tests to tell if your S.I. is causing your BACK PAIN- (S.I. = Sacroiliac)

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present 3 tests you can do to determine if your back pain is actually being caused by your S.I.Joint (sacroiliac joint).

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[Kahleah]

Best way to ease/overcome that SI pain... strengthen your core. Get those muscles stronger so that the SI joint is enveloped in tight muscles and the SI joint moves less. I had 3 babies back to back and my muscles were very weak afterwards. So when I did physical therapy and got those muscles strong enough to support that SI joint properly, that pain completely went away!

[myboozjee]

I'm sitting here typing at my PC, wearing my SI belt without any pain. I figured out that's what I needed a few weeks ago after a lot of research, but I could've saved myself a lot of pain and sleepless nights had I found your video a year ago. Love your content and humor.

[lesley]

Totally agree. Controversy about the SI moving. Over and over. Med Prof still have to acknowledge people get pain in this joint. Ruined my life. Told me it's all in my head

[freedomfitness]

I graduated in 1989 as a licensed PT assistant. Currently I am still practicing but doing home health so I'm on my own! I'm also experiencing such terrible pain in my left SI area. I am trying to fix it and you guys might be able to help me. I'm going to watch everyone of your videos. I just can't believe that the jury is still out about whether this joint moves or not!

[nbi]

Great info. Without even trying the tests I know that at least 3 of them will be painful. My symptoms fit Sacroiliac Joint problems almost perfectly. The most telling part of the description is that it's entirely on one side. Something as innocuous as rolling to one side without the correct technique can set off an intense spasm. Hopefully my upcoming MRI will pinpoint the problem.

[Wrxgirl]

Was waiting for Bob to start playing the spine like a guitar right after the intro

[Breastandshoulder-rehab]

Love the intro song! Love your fun!
You guys are really helping to share info for people to decide if they have SI pain- and more importantly, and that they can do something about it.

[nab-rkob]

When you mentioned the shot, you were not kidding. My neurologist gave me a shot and pain left. I could walk without pain the next day. I was dying the day before.

[asparagusbear]

The SI joint moves!!! believe me. I had a fusion SIJ and the loss of movement is very noticeable.

[MoonaNochez]

One of the quick screenings for SIJ we were instructed is to have the patient supine with the knees bent to approximately 45 degrees. Then, we apply pressure at the ASIS for about 5 seconds with over pressure at the end. Positive sign is if their pain is reproduced. Our instructors teach from the IAOM.

[aces]

Hi Bob and Brad, you helped me get through groin injury, now I have an SI injury. I injured it originally in 2006 after a workout, and it reared it's ugly head 10 years later while I was cleaning the house for Thanksgiving. I don't know exactly what I did to make it slip out of place, I might have twisted or lifted the wrong way. I am an ex-dancer so I have hypermobility issues. I amtrying to stay positive.

I am seeing an orthopedic doctor on Monday, I am hoping she sends me to PT because the thought of having an injection scares me. I also have to call my insurance company and see if I'm even covered for another injury.

What stinks is I can't go right to see a physical therapist I have to have a prescription, that's Massachusetts. I'm not sure in other states if that's the case.

Anyway, the two of you are such an inspiration.

Thank you

[skippy]

Thank you for this video! I am sick and tired of being in constant pain every day!

[hannahm]

That’s the best intro I’ve ever heard, absolutely amazing.

[maleyk]

Thank you so much for this video. I believe I have a problem with my SI joint. I am a student, so I spend much of my day sitting. I experience low-back or hip stiffness when I stand after sitting for a time, but no pain during any activity. When I sleep my discomfort ranges from itchy hip and leg muscles that beg to be stretched, to low back pain that sometimes radiates into the glute and hamstring. My left leg is sometimes shorter than my right (I stretch the quad, or massage it vigorously and my legs even out). I had complete relief from my back pain when I spent a month sleeping on a very hard bed and not doing yoga (vacation). I have started a treadmill routine walking at an incline and now my sleeping pain is back. I am very flexible and I enjoy all sports, so this pain is really affecting my quality of life. I have been to a PT and they found weakness in my T5 area so they focused on that. I know that the spine is a network so I see how strengthening that area would have an impact on my low back but I need to be able to exercise and sleep without drugs. I know this is ridiculously long and I appreciate your reading this.

[sweetiepie]

The way he holds the spine like a guitar 🎸 epic

[JamesSmith-izui]

Wow, I love these guys. It's exactly what I have and they've helped me so many times.❤

[MOHANDE]

I had problems with the sacroiliac joint and got rid of it with effective exercises in less than a month.

[Sheltieshangrila]

I just started experiencing this pain for the first time last night. It got so bad that it woke me from a sound sleep at 4am. Man does it hurt. Thank you for the videos. It was a little scary feeling such intense pain and not knowing what the cause might be.

[sandyborden]

I have benefited greatly from your videos. Thank you so much. I am retired and keeping in as good physical condition as possible is a priority for me.

[missgreendayfan]

I'm suffering from sharp "sciatica" pain (but as you said doesn't go past the knee) and all these tests were positive when I went to the doctor... Glad I found your video about these, now I've got a better idea about where the pain is coming from. Will get some scans done in a few days. I just want to be able to walk without pain again. So sick of it!