Bad backs, elbow pain, and creaky knees so common in older people often aren’t just “old age.” In fact, the source of this stiffness plagues many young people as well. The culprit is arthritis: a condition that affects over 90 million people in the U.S. alone. What makes arthritis so pervasive, and why haven’t we found a cure for it? Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust investigate.
The SI joint refers to the triangular shaped sacrum bone that connects the spine to the upper portion of the pelvis. SI means sacroilium.
There are two SI joints that sit on each side of your spine with ligaments that hold the bones together. The function of the SI joint is to bear the weight of your upper body when you sit or stand.
Common Causes of SI Pain
SI Pain Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
If you think your pain may be caused by injury to the SI joint, make an appointment with your primary care doctor to get a preliminary diagnosis. Depending on their findings, your doctor may give you a treatment plan, or refer you to a spine specialist for further testing.
Here are two natural products that help relieve muscular aches and pain. Neither contains drugs, or causes side-effects. After applying, they don’t sting or burn, have no perfumes or odor.
TOPRICIN is a regulated, natural medicine that relieves muscular and joint pain without side-effects. Applied topically, Topricin ointment helps the healing process by improving blood flow to the injured tissue.
Topricin Uses: Achilles Tendinitis, Arthritis, Back Pain, Bruises, Bursitis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Heel Pain, Impact Injuries, Leg Cramps, Minor Burns, Nerve Pain, Neuromas, Overuse, Plantar Fascitis, Sciatica, Scrapes, Sports Injuries, Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis.
TRAUMEEL is a homeopathic, odorless topical ointment that is available in a white cream or gel forumula. It is used for natural pain relief.
Traumeel Uses: Bruises, Joint and Muscular Pain, Sports Injuries.
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