Sacroiliac Joint (SI joint pain)

[colossus25]

A few of you know I've been dealing with some debilitating back pain. Im glad to report it isn't a herniated disc or nerve problem rather something i didn't expect to hear. It seems my sacroiliac joint has a slight fixation which is causing all the pain i have been dealing with. The treatment is very basic. Simple stretches and chiropractic manipulation therapy for the next couple of months should help to the SI joint recover it's mobility. I can still workout and do pretty much everything except im restricted to how heavy i can go on deadlifts and squats which sucks because that pretty much means i won't be able to do any meets anytime soon like i was planning. So i can go back on my blast except im going to just focus on cutting weight the next couple of months and possibly start prepping for bodybuilding.

The reason im posting this is because all this could have been avoided by doing simple mobility stretches after every workout which i never really focused on. So for all of you reading this i seriously encourage you add stretching to your regimen if you have already, specifically stretches involving the hips and any other high mobility joint.

 

[MindlessWork]

Great to see you found a simple fix for your back issues and here's to you getting to train relatively pain free. I myself have had back issues for years even after getting seriously hurt in a fall 15 years ago and learned that foam rollers are your friend

 

[colossus25]

Great to see you found a simple fix for your back issues and here's to you getting to train relatively pain free. I myself have had back issues for years even after getting seriously hurt in a fall 15 years ago and learned that foam rollers are your friend

I use foam rollers at home all the time but they are more for muscles than anything. There are specific stretches for joints and mobility that i am doing now, i recommend everyone start doing them especially powerlifters. Things that can cause fixation or hypermobility in the SI joint or any hip joint for that matter are big compound movements involving the hips like dead lifts and squats.

 

[MindlessWork]

I use foam rollers at home all the time but they are more for muscles than anything. There are specific stretches for joints and mobility that i am doing now, i recommend everyone start doing them especially powerlifters. Things that can cause fixation or hypermobility in the SI joint or any hip joint for that matter are big compound movements involving the hips like dead lifts and squats.

I see...and if they help you regain your mobility and lessen your back pain then that's great!

 

[Johnny442]

Can you give some examples of the stretches? I've started get pain in my hips and ass that seem to pull my hamstrings so tight they feel like a fuckin banjo string. It seems to only hinder my deadlift! Thanks for any input brother!

 

[Rockclimber]

I too would be interested in hearing what stretching you're doing. Everyone tells me to stretch but always thought it is kind of lame..... really rethinking that now.

 

[ickyrica]

A few of you know I've been dealing with some debilitating back pain. Im glad to report it isn't a herniated disc or nerve problem rather something i didn't expect to hear. It seems my sacroiliac joint has a slight fixation which is causing all the pain i have been dealing with. The treatment is very basic. Simple stretches and chiropractic manipulation therapy for the next couple of months should help to the SI joint recover it's mobility. I can still workout and do pretty much everything except im restricted to how heavy i can go on deadlifts and squats which sucks because that pretty much means i won't be able to do any meets anytime soon like i was planning. So i can go back on my blast except im going to just focus on cutting weight the next couple of months and possibly start prepping for bodybuilding.

The reason im posting this is because all this could have been avoided by doing simple mobility stretches after every workout which i never really focused on. So for all of you reading this i seriously encourage you add stretching to your regimen if you have already, specifically stretches involving the hips and any other high mobility joint.

I feel you buddy. I had to learn the hard way , too

 

[Oregongearhead]

A few of you know I've been dealing with some debilitating back pain. Im glad to report it isn't a herniated disc or nerve problem rather something i didn't expect to hear. It seems my sacroiliac joint has a slight fixation which is causing all the pain i have been dealing with. The treatment is very basic. Simple stretches and chiropractic manipulation therapy for the next couple of months should help to the SI joint recover it's mobility. I can still workout and do pretty much everything except im restricted to how heavy i can go on deadlifts and squats which sucks because that pretty much means i won't be able to do any meets anytime soon like i was planning. So i can go back on my blast except im going to just focus on cutting weight the next couple of months and possibly start prepping for bodybuilding.

The reason im posting this is because all this could have been avoided by doing simple mobility stretches after every workout which i never really focused on. So for all of you reading this i seriously encourage you add stretching to your regimen if you have already, specifically stretches involving the hips and any other high mobility joint.

And a goodtime to switch over to machines for alot of your workout imo until it heals. The various Hammer-Strength back machines are great for this . When sciatica flairs up or I get DL or squat injuries I drive into town and use the Hammer-Strength machines...

 

[colossus25]

Can you give some examples of the stretches? I've started get pain in my hips and ass that seem to pull my hamstrings so tight they feel like a fuckin banjo string. It seems to only hinder my deadlift! Thanks for any input brother!

I too would be interested in hearing what stretching you're doing. Everyone tells me to stretch but always thought it is kind of lame..... really rethinking that now.

https://www.braceability.com/blog/sacroiliac-joint-pain-exercises/ these are some of them. My chiro also has me doing deep lunges and torso rotations which really work the SI joint. Also if your gym has a stretch cage i would highly recommend it.

 

[colossus25]

I feel you buddy. I had to learn the hard way , too

Yupp and there is a price to pay for thinking you're invincible lol

 

[colossus25]

And a goodtime to switch over to machines for alot of your workout imo until it heals. The various Hammer-Strength back machines are great for this . When sciatica flairs up or I get DL or squat injuries I drive into town and use the Hammer-Strength machines...

Yeah I've been doing a lot more machine and cable work now. Im really going to be focusing on hypertrophy and accessory work since i can't really go all out on deads or squats. Hammer strength has great machines for back I've been using but my favorite hammer strength machine I've used is the one for deep center chest.

 

[Dr JIM]

It seems my sacroiliac joint has a slight fixation which is causing all the pain i have been dealing with. .

That sounds like a "chiropractic DX" if I've ever heard one, which I suspect was based on plain film "abnormalities".

The overwhelming majority of LBP in young adults is self limiting and improves once the underlying etiology is eliminated.

And the cause in BB is almost always the result of dysfunctional biomechanics due to heavy lifting.

The point, it matters not how much stretching you do, continue to lift heavy and your LBP will return in due course.

 

[Rockclimber]

Well, that correlates perfectly with what the article said in its "what not to do" infopic

 

[colossus25]

That sounds like a "chiropractic DX" if I've ever heard one, which I suspect was based on plain film "abnormalities".

The overwhelming majority of LBP in young adults is self limiting and improves once the underlying etiology is eliminated.

And the cause in BB is almost always the result of dysfunctional biomechanics due to heavy lifting.

The point, it matters not how much stretching you do, continue to lift heavy and your LBP will return in due course.

I have always shared that view actually but this chiropractor i go to does x-rays among other test. The past couple of sessions I've had with him have been extremely helpful and all the stretching has also helped. So may it be some "Dr. Sebe" nonsense or not it has been helping.

 

[hebsie]

"This is a throw down, a showdown, hell no, I can't slow down..."

 

[PIZZABOY]

A few of you know I've been dealing with some debilitating back pain. Im glad to report it isn't a herniated disc or nerve problem rather something i didn't expect to hear. It seems my sacroiliac joint has a slight fixation which is causing all the pain i have been dealing with. The treatment is very basic. Simple stretches and chiropractic manipulation therapy for the next couple of months should help to the SI joint recover it's mobility. I can still workout and do pretty much everything except im restricted to how heavy i can go on deadlifts and squats which sucks because that pretty much means i won't be able to do any meets anytime soon like i was planning. So i can go back on my blast except im going to just focus on cutting weight the next couple of months and possibly start prepping for bodybuilding.

The reason im posting this is because all this could have been avoided by doing simple mobility stretches after every workout which i never really focused on. So for all of you reading this i seriously encourage you add stretching to your regimen if you have already, specifically stretches involving the hips and any other high mobility joint.

Fell on my ass more than once, very sore area. Alot of things take get t ing used to. Comfort sitting, sleeping, use that round pillow. Stay mobile, dont slow down too much and stiffen up. It will get better, mine flares up time to time

 

[colossus25]

Fell on my ass more than once, very sore area. Alot of things take get t ing used to. Comfort sitting, sleeping, use that round pillow. Stay mobile, dont slow down too much and stiffen up. It will get better, mine flares up time to time

Yeah man activity is the the key to the healing process with this one.

 

[Ironlord]

Yep. That's an injury I've had multiple times over the years, always seems to happen to me after heavy deadlift sessions,and always more on the left side .

I do yoga a few times a week, foam roll consistently pre and post workout, warmup properly, and stretch well, so idk why it comes back.

My chiro fixes me up once or twice a year, lately with ART and basic adjustments.

Starting to think it's because I pull over /under with the left side always being "under". I've noticed that this causes a slight twist to the left as I pull the bar up....

 

[PIZZABOY]

Mine was bad enough i had to use laxatives for a short time. I hope its not that bad, i stay off roller blades now, and am careful on stairs. Torsional trunk stretchs left and right help, and just having my girlfriend sit on my butt and apply pressure realy helps