SI Joint Pain Diagnosis
How to Get the Right Diagnosis for Your Chronic Low Back Pain Resulting From SI Joint Dysfunction
To appropriately diagnose a dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joint and prescribe the right treatment, your doctor will likely require your health history, including symptoms, a physical examination including the SI joint provocative maneuvers, and imaging studies. Your provider will also need to rule out other sources of low back pain such as the hip or spine, so there is less chance of misdiagnosis.
