The joint can be stabilized by specific relieving, mobilizing and stretching exercises. The exercises should first be performed under the supervision of the physiotherapist to prevent incorrect execution, which could lead to further damage. Manual therapy to relax the muscles as well as heat, cold and electrotherapy can also alleviate the pain.
The article “ISG-Blockade” might also be of interest to you in this regard. In physiotherapy there are a number of simple exercises that are used when problems with the sacroiliac joint occur. The exercises are used to release blockages, mobilize and stretch the joint and to counteract the recurrence of the problems.
Some of these exercises are described below. 1. stretching the sacroiliac joint For this exercise, lie on your back in a relaxed position and bend your left leg. Now place the foot of your right leg on your left knee so that your right knee points outwards to the right.
Then grasp your left thigh above the knee with both hands and pull it towards you. You should now feel a stretch in your right buttock. Hold this for 20 seconds and then change sides.
2. strengthening the lower back muscles For this exercise, put yourself in the push-up position. The arms are stretched, the feet are upright and the body forms a straight line. Now lift your left leg off the floor as far as possible.
Hold the tension for 20 seconds and then change legs. 3 passes per side. For this exercise, stand on one leg on a raised surface (e.g. stairs or chair).
The standing leg is slightly bent and the other leg is held loosely in the air. Now start to swing the leg back and forth in the air. Swing the leg for about 20 seconds and then change sides.
4. stretch the pelvis and lumbar spine Lie on your back and put your left leg up. The arms are stretched to the left and right. Now tilt the left knee over the right side of the body so that it rests on the floor.
Turn your head so that you are looking at your left outstretched arm. You should now feel a stretch in your lower back. To intensify this, you can push your left knee further towards the floor with your right hand.
Hold the stretch for about 30 seconds. Relaxation and mobilization of the lower back Lie backwards on the floor and place your lower legs on a chair at a 90° angle. Now slowly and carefully move the pelvis up and down.
This relaxes and loosens the sacroiliac joint. If you wish, you can remain in this position for some time afterwards, as this does not put any strain on your lower back. You can find more exercises under:
- Exercises ISG-Blockade
- Physiotherapy for an ISG blockage
- Physiotherapy for hip diseases
- Physiotherapy for hip pain
Ostheopathy is about stimulating the body to heal itself.
Neither devices nor medication are used. If a patient with ISG syndrome is coming to the estheopathic practice, the ostheopath will first make an overview of the body and the functional limitations. Then, taking into account the individual patient’s medical history, he will try to find the cause of the ISG syndrome.
In his manual treatment, the ostheopath can draw on extensive medical knowledge. Through targeted manipulation, mobilization and movement of the body, the therapist first attempts to bring the sacroiliac joint, in this case the ileosacral joint, back into the correct position. If the cause of the slipping out was, for example, a difference in leg length, it can be recommended to wear appropriate insoles to prevent a repeated occurrence.
After the estheopatic treatment, the patient usually waits one week to allow the body enough time to react to the treatment and start healing itself. If the results are not yet satisfactory, a second treatment can be performed. A session in Ostheopathy costs between 50-70€, many health insurance companies today cover at least part of the costs of the treatment. It is best to discuss this individually with your health insurance company. You can find more information in the articles:
- Osteopathy
- Physiotherapy for a difference in leg length
- Exercises against a pelvic obliquity
