Chiropractic Therapy Extremely Effective for Lumbar Problems and the SI Joint

We treat a good number of people with back pain in our Holtsville office, and Dr. Cohen has noticed that many cases of back problems originate in the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Investigation shows that roughly 25% of all back pain begins in the SI joint, and now fresh research corroborates what we see in our clinic: chiropractic is an effective method for treating this problem.

Research Proves Chiropractic Care Can Help Increase Movement in the SI Joint

In the study published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, thirty-two women who suffered from sacroiliac joint syndrome were split into two groups and asked to take part in one of two treatment therapies. one group was given a chiropractic adjustment isolated to the sacroiliac joint, and the second group received an adjustment to the sacroiliac joint as well as the lumbar spine.

Specialists found greater improvements in both pain and movement immediately after treatment, two days post-treatment, and 30 days after for the individuals who received high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation to both the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine. This asserts that chiropractic treatment administered in these two areas offers both prompt and continuing benefits for sacroiliac joint pain sufferers even after just a single treatment round.

So, if you are having trouble with sacroiliac joint problems, or have back and leg problems and would like to know whether your sacroiliac joint is the root, a consultation at our Holtsville office could be the first and best step towards feeling better. Give our office a call today at (631) 360-7999.

Kamali F, Shokri E. The effect of two manipulative therapy techniques and their outcome in patients with sacroiliac joint syndrome. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2012;16(1):29-35.