Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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LisaLoo2 04/14/2013

Anyone else here have s.i. joint dysfunction? And if you had it but were able to fix it, what did you do?

At one point, my s.i. problem seemed to be solved after getting an adjustment, but then it came out of place (or pelvis rotated back) again. It worked a couple other times but after that never worked again. My whole body and nervous system felt better as soon as it got in place and I can definitely tell when it's not aligned - my whole body tenses up when it's not right and I get the weird needles stabbing fingers and other weird sh*t.

MAGICpill 04/14/2013

I don't have that but I would suggest putting it into the search engine on DS and finding others that can relate. Hopefully that will work.

deleted_user 04/14/2013

Sorry I don't even know what an S I joint is. Could you please explain?

deleted_user 04/14/2013

Yes, I deal with it. I was a high jumper, long jumper and hurdler for 25 years and i have dealt with my SI joint many times. I am going to assume that ny adjustment you mean chiropractor? The problem with that is it makes the joint loosen up and actually encourages movement. I am speaking from extensive experience with this problem. You really should see a medical Doctor or get PT to help strengthen the whole pelvic structure and/or find out what may be causing it to shift. I have always found the physical therapists MUCH better than most Doctors, You really need to stregthen the abdominal area and find out wht is "off" . In my experience, a holistic approach is the way to go. You probably have a lack of strength in your core. Good luck!

Birthwarrior 04/15/2013

How were you diagnosed? My new doc had x-rayed my lower back after I told him how long I have had pain. He didn't get my hip except in one view, having focused on my spine instead. I was mad b/c I didn't want to pay for evn more X-rays. My hip is sooo painful, though!

LeoX3 04/15/2013

Hey, Lisa Loo, ex athlete here, but no hurdles or similar--- I totally agree with Annie. (Sorry).

I had years of SI issues that the chiro swore she was helping---but it didn't STOP till (alas) --- PT. Ask a doc for PT referral and work on abs, glutes, IT band, anything involving the hips, pelvis or lower back. Stability is a huge help. I found that also working on pelvic wall exercises (yes, Kegels and so on) helped too.

Good luck!

LeoX3 04/15/2013

Letiitbe: SI joint is sacro-iliac joint. Think where your pelvis and lower back hinge. That vicinity. When it hurts the pain can be crippling, it feels like your butt and back are warped. OW.

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