Hi all this is my first post I have what i t... - Pain Concern
Hi all this is my first post I have what i think dysfunctional sacroiliac joint syndrome can you suggest any physical excerise to help
Hello BOB here
This joint area is next to the ccoycxx and the lower spine. Where your tale used to be and the upper buttock, these techniques are readily available on the internet and basically are better described on these sites so I would advise that you search the internet under Sacroiliac Joint, there are quite a few of them that would give you the information better than I can explain. You will be able to practice upon yourself as the need arises
Good Luck
BOB
first off, there is no such thing as a tail bone. There never was, I would highly suggest watching dr. bergman on youtube for a teaching of the sacrem, and how to fix your problem, in as little as 2 to 4 weeks. Very easy to fix. Whenever you hear the words 'syndrome' or 'idiopathic', it means the doctor has no idea what is causing it, so instead, you should look for a doctor that is willing to find a cause, and treatment, which there always is. God Bless! youtube.com/watch?v=vAC65XY... and youtube.com/watch?v=GbWAAAl...
You might be better starting off with a definite diagnosis. Your GP or a Physio would advise.
Hi Gleeber, I have this problem. I found pilates very helpful but I would suggest seeking out a specialised class for those with disability. The exercises are gentler (pilates is a powerful exercise technique even though you do most of it on the floor). I found I couldn't keep up in a regular class as they are keen to compkete each level and move on. I was getting further behind and some sessions thetre wasn't much I could do. Changing to the specialised one, it focuses more on all over movement and loosening up, at a much slower pace.
Also aquarobics is good as you are not weight bearing. But tell the instructor where you have pain and problems as not all exercises are suitable. Remember that 1/2 in the water is equivalent to 1 1/2 hours in the gym so start slowly, if they suggest 10 repeats of something, only do 2 very slow ones and build up from there. It seems like you are not doing anything but the water resistence makes you work hard. At the end of the session, float on your back just to relax for a bit before getting out. You can hold onto the side.
The other helpful thing I found is to do a full body scan for tesnsion before getting up (while still warm in bed) - like the meditation one where you work through your body tensing and relaxing the muscles in turn.
I also find medative breathing helpful as a general body relaxer.
I would suggest introducing these one at a time so the body and brain don't freak out, get used to one then add another. And very slowly, just a couple of reps at a time.
Other things you can do is to use sturdy footwear - I'm never out my walking boots. Memory foam insoles help to absorb shocks and help with balance. Always try and do everything symetrically, if you carry shopping, use 2 equal weighted bags, or a back pack ks even better. If you only have kne bag, then carry it close to your tummy wnere your centre of gravity is. Hold the railing when walking downstairs to keep your body vertical. May be more comfortable to go down backwards when very sore (different muscle family used). When sitting, always sit on the sitting bones (you can find these by sittijng on a wooden chair) back as straight as you can, legs parallel and knees over ankles. Feels weird first but you soon get used to it.
Then there's always the sports physio. They understand pain, its causes and treatments. They will use a variety of techniques, and will give you an exercise plan to do at home too if you ask. They will help differentiate between real pain due to your condition, trigger pain( look it up 
) and compensation pain.
What ever you decide to do, reme ber to start slowly, new things take time to learn and there will have to be some lifestyle changes to accommodate these.
Hello BOB here
One of the exercises that prove to be beneficial is
Press the lower spine downward towards the false tale, as you do that at the same time walk twelve steps there and back this should ease the problem.
Another on is grip the top crease of the buttock, push upwards, twelve steps as above press upwards as you walk. I understand that there are several more manipulations available that may do you good and cause relief.
I also understand that this could give relief, again these actions are readily available on several web sites. Iam not a doctor although I feel that the doctor could possibly give you instruction on dealing with this
All the best
Glanners advice is very good, especially about lifting and carrying "symmetrically" and footwear. A good make of trail running shoes (eg. Salomon, worth the money and so comfy) are better than trainers because less spongy they will keep your hips more even and supported. It's worth seeing a good orthotist (available in some areas on NHS) for gait analysis: they assess the problem causing your pain and may give you insoles (orthotics) for your shoes. For example without insoles and trainers I am in huge pain and cannot even get up to pee without wearing them - if the shoes are 2mm worn down or orthotics 2mm I am in pain all the way up to my shoulders. Your left orthotic may different to your right one, and the prescription should be monitored. The over the counter insoles are not a good idea: orthotists sell good ones they adjust to your foot first, or hand make to measure. Finally a physio trained in pain to prescribe and monitor your exercises is very important. These are available, I have one at the local cottage hospital but mainly they are at pain management centres. Ask your GP. Again, it is very easy to do your exercises in a way that will damage you if you are unsupervised - just a few cm out etc, limbs not properly aligned for the exercise and so on. A physio will teach you then you do them at home, returning for checks and hopefully more challenging exercises as you improve. Sadly with pain you have to manage it on all fronts! Good luck.
Have you had it investigated properly? Do they know what is causing it? In particular, have you been checked out for spondyloarthritis (which includes ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis) as sacroiliitis is the hallmark of those inflammatory arthritis disorders. If it is one of those, then it can be treated a whole lot better than just taking painkillers. If its the result of childbirth (another cause of SIJ dysfunction) then you are best off seeing a good gynaecologist as again, there are things that can be done.
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