Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Martin Schmaltz, DC, DIANM, CCIC
drmartinschmaltz@gmail.com
2 hours of Diagnosis$30.00 $29.00
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is a common yet often overlooked source of mechanical low back pain, accounting for an estimated 15%–30% of cases. Located between the sacrum and ilium, the SI joints are the largest axial joints in the body and play a critical role in transferring forces between the spine, pelvis, and lower extremities. Their complex anatomy, limited mobility, and rich nociceptive innervation make them important contributors to pain and dysfunction.
Current research supports the SI joint as a legitimate source of low back pain, with biomechanical dysfunction, altered load transfer, trauma, pregnancy-related changes, degeneration, and motor control impairments all contributing to symptom development. Understanding the influence of anatomy, biomechanics, and sexual dimorphism is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
This continuing education course provides an evidence-informed overview of SI joint anatomy, biomechanics, pain mechanisms, clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and management strategies, helping chiropractors improve the evaluation and treatment of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pain.
OUTLINE
HOUR 1
Part 1 – Historical Background, Prevalence
Part 2 – Prevalence continued and Etiology
Part 3 – Anatomy, Biomechanics and Differential Diagnosis
HOUR 2
Part 4 – Differential Diagnosis continued, SIJ Stability
Part 5 – SIJ Stability continued, Myofascial Slings and Examination
Part 6 – Examination continued and Management
Approved For Continuing Education Credit in Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.
PACE courses are accepted for Continuing Education Credit by The State Boards of Alaska, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. The State Board of Colorado does not pre-approve courses, but this class meets the criteria set forth by their Board.
