Pain physicians treat the signal, surgeons treat the structure, and insurers evaluate the cost. Patients experience all three. The Elephant in the Room There is an old parable about several blind men ...

When the sacroiliac joints become inflamed or irritated, it can cause lower back pain and stiffness. This is known as sacroiliitis. In some cases, the pain may also radiate into the hips, buttocks, or ...

Once you receive a diagnosis for your lower back pain, therapy options might include OTC or prescription pain relievers, manual therapy, physical therapy, or electrotherapy. A combination of therapies ...

Sleeping on the side of the affected joint may worsen sacroiliac joint pain (SJP). Lying on the back or using pillows to support the body, such as placing a pillow between the legs, can help to ...