Sacroiliac joint blockage

Sacroiliac joint blockage is a painful condition in the lower back. Often, it occurs in patients who spend most of their working day sitting and then suddenly overload their lower back by undertaking sports or other vigorous physical activities. In the games of tennis, but also golf, the player's lower back is subjected to major twisting and turning movements. The muscles required for these movements, however, are relatively ill-prepared after eight hours of desk work, which causes the sacroiliac joint to "lock up". The resulting symptoms include intense, localized pain at the height of the pelvic ring, but also radiating outwards in the thighs. The consequence is massive tension in the thighs and gluteal muscles. The primary therapy for acute sacroiliac joint blockage is unblocking. Secondary to this is relief of muscular tension, which can be achieved by hot baths, massages and the application of various forms of heat. Obviously, it is important to advise and inform patients on how they can best avoid such injuries.