Safety Alert

ICM has had a lost time accident, the doctors diagnoses is sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

The gentleman is back to work on modified duty feeling better…..

What is sacroiliac joint dysfunction?

Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint is thought to cause low back and/or leg pain. The pain can be similar to pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation.

The anatomical source of sacroiliac joint pain

The sacroiliac joint lies next to the spine and connects the sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine) with the pelvis (iliac crest). The joint:

·         Is small and very strong

·         Transmits all the forces of the upper body to the pelvis (hips) and legs

·         Acts as a shock-absorbing structure

·         Does not have much motion

While it is not clear how the pain is caused, it is thought that an alteration in the normal joint motion may be the culprit that causes sacroiliac joint pain. This source of pain can be caused by either:

·         Too much movement — hypermobility or instability, or

·         Too little movement — hypomobility or fixation. The pain is typically felt on one side of the low back or buttocks, and can radiate down the leg. The pain usually remains above the knee, but at times pain can extend to the ankle or foot.

Questions? Please contact the Safety Director