Understanding si joint–related pain
The sacroiliac, or SI, joints connect the pelvis and the base of the spine. Pain near that region can have several explanations, so location alone does not establish that an SI joint is the source.
Describe the tasks that change your symptoms, such as walking, stairs, turning in bed or lifting. Assessment can guide a plan for movement and strength and determine whether further medical investigation is appropriate.
Location is a clue, not a diagnosis
Point out whether symptoms are on one side or both and explain what happens when you roll in bed, climb stairs or stand on one leg. Tell your practitioner about back or hip symptoms, pregnancy or postpartum changes, previous injury and any medical advice. Pain in this region can overlap with other concerns.
Find a useful starting point
A physiotherapy assessment at our Bridgeland clinic can consider movement, strength and the tasks affected. Discuss whether the most appropriate next step is back or hip rehabilitation, a pelvic-health appointment or a medical assessment. Treatment should not depend on assuming that your pelvis is “out of alignment”; ask what the findings mean for your everyday activities.
Assessment and treatment options
These are options to discuss after an assessment, not a recommendation to book every service. Your symptoms, health history, goals and preferences guide the plan.