Si joint pain

[minka]

Does anyone feel they have problems with the si joint I feel like left leg with bad knee and ankle is longer than the other. Anyone recommend a good laxative like senock I can't take any more of this. Feels like I got fibrous material in knee and ankle can't take much more of this. can anyone relate to this problem.

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hello, I am sorry but dont know what you mean by the Si joint?

[minka in reply to Dizzytwo]

The bone your spine sits on

[Carlt in reply to Dizzytwo]

The Sacroiliac joint.The bit of the hip that the spine and the coccyx connect to.

[Dizzytwo Moderator in reply to Carlt]

Thank you 😊

[minka in reply to Carlt]

Yes

[minka in reply to Carlt]

Yes

[Blearyeyed]

Just wondering what you mean , why do you think you may need a laxative to help your SI joint problem and your knee?If you have issues with the sacroiliac joint , a feeling if material in the knee, and feel one leg is longer than another you need x-rays and assessment of the leg and joints by your GP first.

Depending on what is causing the issue you would then require referral to Orthopaedics and a referral to a Rheumatology Physiotherapist ( more Senior than a General Physiotherapist) to help reduce the issue by helping you with your posture and range of movement , either before or after any other treatments you might need.

You may benefit from trying an SI belt which is worn around the hips when you are doing activity to give slight compression and loosen the lumbar area and SI joint . Depending on the results of your knee x-ray you may benefit from trying a lower knee support band while active if the knee issue isn't being caused by a structure issue.

Laxatives aren't going to help , the last thing you would want us to have to be running to the loo , unless your back and knee issue are also making you constipated, which is something you should also discuss with the GP.

[minka in reply to Blearyeyed]

Yes constipated ok yesterday and today thank God. I will try a belt

[minka in reply to Blearyeyed]

Been given some stuff you mix up in water but still not been.

[CM1EDSUK]

Hi - as most of us have differences in our leg length I wouldn't be concerned about that. Often such discrepancy can be an 'apparent' difference unless you have a congenital abnormality/have had any trauma/something like a total hip replacement. Any inequality would also be unlikely to affect your SI joint.

I would however also feel that you could discuss your concerns about your knee & ankle with your GP to get their advice.

[minka in reply to CM1EDSUK]

No hip replacement but the better leg hip is suffering . Had the bad knee microfractured 6 years ago pulled that back and was ok.