Hello nickz-ga,
Magnesium-ga is basically right; this question could potentially
involve many hours of research. So I assume that you are not seeking
hours of research, but just a basic answer. (I should emphasize the
disclaimer at the bottom of this page, that answers on Google Answers
are not professional medical advice.)
I decided that the best place for an answer would be the highest
ranked web site in the Google Directory for back and spine disorders
(http://directory.google.com/Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Back_and_Spine/?il=1
): Spine Health ( http://www.spine-health.com ). This site indicates
that chiropractic adjustments "are a relatively conservative form of
care and are often considered as the first line of treatment for
sacroiliac joint dysfunction".
"Chiropractic treatments of the sacroiliac joint"
Spine Health
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/chiro/feature2/chirtr201.html
[Note: You can click the link at the bottom right of that page for the
second page of the article.]
In general, "treatment for sacroiliac joint dysfunction is usually
conservative (non-surgical)".
"Treatment options", by Steven G. Yeomans, DC (April 20, 2000, updated
July 5, 2000)
Spine Health
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/sjd/sjd03.html
I hope that this information is helpful.
- justaskscott-ga
Search terms used on Google Directory and Spine Health:
sacro-iliac
sacroiliac |