What can cause one-sided SI joint pain?
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Q. What are some common causes of one-sided SI joint pain?

Answered by  
Dr. Shakti Amar Goel
and medically   reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan 

Education: MBBS., MS ORTHOPEDICS

Professional Bio: Dr. Shakti Amar Goel is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He completed his MBBS from the University of Delhi in 2010. He studied MS in Orthopedics at the Central University of Gujarat in 2013. He is certif... 

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This is a premium question & answer published on May 21, 2020 and last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2023
Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

What are some common causes of one-sided SI joint pain that comes and goes? I am 25 years old and just had a baby (naturally) 10 months ago. The back pain started at eight months postpartum.

Answered by  Dr. Shakti Amar Goel
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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There are various causes for SI (sacroiliac) joint pain which range from:

  1. Osteoarthritis. Years of stress on the SI joint can eventually wear down the cartilage and lead to osteoarthritis.
  2. Ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the vertebrae and joints of the spine.
  3. Gout.
  4. Injury.
  5. Pregnancy.
  6. Walking patterns.

Considering your history, it appears more likely due to pregnancy and incorrect posture. It is imperative to know if you are able to fold your legs, any pain in bending forward or backward, any issue in walking. Mild SI joint pains can get relieved with exercises. Severe may require SI joint injections. Please let me know if something else is required.


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