Low back pain with sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A systematic review

Low back pain is defined as an acute, sub-acute or chronic discomfort localized to the anatomic area below the posterior ribs and above the lower margins of the buttock. The Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is one of the major causes of low back pain. This dysfunction is a term often used to describe pain in or around the region of the joint that is presumed to be due to biomechanical disorders of the joint. Dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint can occur from an imbalance in the pelvis. The present review aimed to cover various aspects of low back pain with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. It is observed that the prevalence of Low back pain is increasing across the world and many people are getting affected by this. The problem of low back pain with SI joint dysfunction is gradually reaching at about epidemic state. Earlier it was only a geriatric problem but in present health scenario, it has become a common health problem including all age groups except children due to changing life style, occupational load andsoon.