Chiropractic Therapy Helps Low Back Problems and the SI Joint

We treat a good number of people with back pain in our New York office, and Dr. Valente has noticed that quite a few cases of back discomfort stem from the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Investigation has revealed that roughly one quarter of all back pain starts out in the SI joint, and now fresh research corroborates what we have observed in our clinic: chiropractic is an effective approach to treating this issue.

Research Proves 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 dysfunction were separated into two groups and asked to participate in one of two treatment methods. The first group was given a chiropractic adjustment only at the sacroiliac joint, and the other group received an adjustment to the sacroiliac joint as well as the lumbar spine.

Scientists observed greater improvements in both pain and movement immediately following treatment, two days post-treatment, and 30 days later for the individuals who underwent high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation to both the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine. This demonstrates that chiropractic therapy administered in these two areas offers both prompt and lasting benefits for sacroiliac joint pain sufferers even after only one treatment session.

Therefore, if you are having trouble with sacroiliac joint discomfort, or live with back and leg discomfort and want to see whether your sacroiliac joint is the source, a consultation at our New York office could be the first and best step towards recovery. Give our office a call today at (917) 338-7917.

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.