Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

The Sacroiliac Joint (or SI Joint) is the joint between the sacrum and the ileum (one of the bones on the pelvis). The movement in this joint is very little. Sacroiliac Pain can occur secondary to the following diseases: ankylosing spondylitis, Paget’s disease, or tuberculosis. More commonly, Sacroiliac Pain occurs from dysfunction - either stresses on the joint or too much movement (hyper mobility). If the joint is hyper mobile, pain occurs anytime the joint is displaced.

Stresses to the SI Joint can occur from the following activities: persistent standing on one leg, falling on your “SITS” bone, swinging a golf club, lifting something, or even bending over. If the joint is hyper mobile, pain occurs anytime the joint is displaced. This occurs more commonly in females due to their joint structure, hormonal changes, and childbirth strains. Pain is experienced not only at the joint, but also in the muscles around the SI joint. Pain can also be present in the back of the thigh, in the lower abdomen, or in the groin. Coughing can increase symptoms at the SI joint. Diagnosis of this dysfunction is difficult to see on x-ray because there is very little movement at the joint. Physicians and physical therapists can confirm a diagnosis in their examination.*

Doctors often begin by prescribing nonsurgical treatment for SI joint dysfunction. In some cases, doctors simply monitor the patient's condition to see if symptoms improve. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are commonly used to provide pain relief, control, and reduce inflammation in the joint. Backrest may be required to help decrease inflammation and calm the muscle spasm. Some patient’s benefit from wearing a special brace called a sacroiliac belt. This belt wraps around the hips to hold the sacroiliac joint tightly together, which may ease your pain. Patients often work with a physiotherapist. They can assign positions and exercises to ease your symptoms. The therapist may design an exercise program to improve the strength and control of your back and abdominal muscles. Some therapists are trained in manipulative techniques and remedies that attempt to treat the pain in this manner. **

BAXOLVE™ can effectively treat the pain that is experienced as a result of Sacroiliac Joint (or SI Joint) dysfunction. It can also aid with reducing the pain enabling sufferers to perform exercises that will ease the symptoms.

Pain Gate Control: TENS programmes one and two will provide you with a comfortable tingling sensation. This masks the pain, providing you with immediate pain relief. This is most appropriate if you are experiencing severe, acute pain.

Endorphin Release: TENS programmes three and four use endorphin release, the bodies own natural pain relieving hormones. You will experience a comfortable tapping sensation. Thirty to forty minutes of this type of stimulation is required for endorphins to be released. Endorphins remain circulating in the body after treatment has ceased providing residual pain relief. This makes it most appropriate if you are experiencing dull aching, chronic back pain.

The BAXOLVE™ Belt: Works by supporting the spinal and abdominal muscles. Lumbar support when applied firmly and comfortably assists lower back pain by helping to restrict painful movements. This improves posture and positional awareness. The belt also provides warmth to the affected area by stimulating local circulation, generating a feeling of well-being.

BAXOLVE™ Optional Accessories With the addition of the optional leads and pads you can use the BAXOLVE TENS unit on other areas where the pain may radiate to such as your neck, upper back, buttocks and legs. Simply place the pads over the site of pain to activate immediate and ongoing pain relief from the programmes mentioned above.

This Combination: Two proven therapies, TENS and lumbar support, will provide you with breakthrough technology to tackle your back pain.