Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
Struggling with stubborn lower back or pelvic pain that hasn’t responded to typical treatment? It might not be your spine—it could be your SI joint. At Skillz Physical Therapy, we specialize in expert diagnosis and treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Is It Really Sciatica—Or Is It Your SI Joint?
Many patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction are misdiagnosed with lumbosacral radiculopathy or generic low back pain. True SI joint dysfunction can mimic sciatica but often originates from:
- Hip muscle weakness
- Quadratus lumborum muscle tightness
- Sacral shear or tilt
- SI joint outflare
- Postpartum instability
- Posture or habits
Common symptoms include:
- Local pain over one side of the SI joint
- Pain with the movement transitions such as sitting to standing, standing to sitting, and getting in and out of the car or bath
- Pain while rolling over in your bed
- Stiffness or deep aching around the buttocks or hip
- Misleading pain referral patterns down the leg
How Skillz PT Treats SI Joint Dysfunction
Unlike hospital systems, our team takes time to evaluate the true root cause—whether it’s lumbar nerve involvement or a biomechanical SI joint problem.
Our treatment may include:
- Manual therapy and joint mobilization
- Dry needling for deep muscle release
- Shockwave therapy and Class IV laser to reduce inflammation
- Targeted strengthening for the hips and core
- Postural re-education and pelvic alignment strategies
- Modalities as needed for pain relief
- Specific manual and exercise techniques
We see fast results in many cases, including postpartum SI dysfunction, often within just a few weeks, depending on the root cause and how have you been experiencing the symptoms.
Why Evanston Doctors & Patients Refer to Skillz PT
- ✔ Appointments in 24–48 hours
- ✔ Insurance accepted – BCBS, Medicare, Work Comp
- ✔ Direct access – No referral required
- ✔ Private, expert-led care every visit
- ✔ Trusted outcomes for misdiagnosed SI joint cases
Don’t Let SI Joint Pain Go Untreated
Misdiagnosis delays your recovery. Start your expert-led evaluation and get relief fast.
