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pelvic girdle is a ring of bones connected
by three separate joint structures: the
Sacroiliac or SI joints in back and the
pubic symphysis in front. A combination
of ligamentous and muscular support together
with proper joint alignment provides a compressive
stabilization force to the pelvis that stabilizes
the SI joints and prevents lower back pain
during normal function.
Numerous factors including
acute injury, poor posture, cumulative trauma,
pregnancy, improper lifting techniques aging,
etc. can create excessive or diminished
mobility in the sacroiliac joint or pelvic
girdle; resulting in low back pain due to
SI joint dysfunction or pubic symphysis
dysfunction.
SI joint dysfunction is typically
characterized by pain in the SI joint, lower
back, buttock, thigh, or down the leg (sciatica).
Pubic symphysis dysfunction is a less common
problem, but is often disabling with pelvic
pain, along with symptoms similar to sacroiliac
joint dysfunction.
When a person is experiencing
back pain due to SI joint instability or
symphysis pubis dysfunction the ACTIVE SI
BELT® will provide the correct compressive
stabilization force that is no longer stabilizing
the pelvic girdle. When it is secured in
place, sacroiliac joint ligament strain
is reduced, healing is encouraged and SI
joint pain is reduced. Less pain means a
more rapid return to your normal lifestyle.
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