Conditions we treat
SI Joint (Sacroiliac) Pain Treatment in Surrey, BC
The sacroiliac joints connect your spine to your pelvis — and when one is unhappy, sitting, standing and rolling over in bed all remind you.
What it feels like
- Pain to one side of the very low back or deep in the buttock
- Worse with prolonged sitting, standing on one leg, or climbing stairs
- Sometimes a sharp catch when moving from sitting to standing
Why it happens
The SI joints transfer load between your upper body and legs. They can become painful after a fall or lifting injury, during or after pregnancy, or when the muscles that stabilize the pelvis stop sharing the work evenly. Because hip, spine and SI symptoms overlap, an accurate assessment matters more than a quick label.
How we can help
We assess your pelvis, hips and low back together to work out whether the SI joint is truly the source — and if so, why it is being overloaded. Your practitioner then builds a plan tailored to your case and daily demands, adjusting it as you improve rather than following a set script. If we think something else is driving the picture, we will be upfront about it.
Related conditions: Low back pain · Hip pain · Pregnancy back pain
Common questions
How do I know it's my SI joint and not my low back?
You often can't tell from the location alone — the two overlap heavily, and hips can join the party too. That is exactly what the assessment sorts out: a series of specific tests helps us work out which structure is actually reproducing your pain before we treat it.
Is SI joint pain common after pregnancy?
Yes — pregnancy changes ligament laxity and load through the pelvis, and for some people the SI joints stay irritable postpartum. Gentle, staged care that rebuilds pelvic strength and control is a common and reasonable approach, paced to your recovery.