Do you notice that when you stand up from your chair, you feel a pain in your lower back? If so, it could be your SI joint acting up. Its full name is the sacroiliac joint. There are two of them in your lower back, and they sit on each side of your spine. Their main job is to carry the weight of your upper body when you stand or walk and to shift that load to your legs. Dysfunction in the SI joint can produce many painful symptoms due to its connection to the pelvis, which transmits and absorbs forces between the spine and the lower body. Because the pelvis provides attachment sites for 35 different muscles and protection for the abdominal organs, any kind of severe trauma — or even repetitive stress — can cause a lot of pain in
the lower limbs. That’s why, here at Kinetic Physical Therapy Specialists, we spend a lot of time trying to accurately pinpoint the cause of your pelvic pain by paying close attention to your symptoms. There is no single test that can diagnose SI joint dysfunction, but patients with sacroiliac injuries usually experience pain when sitting that is relieved with standing and walking. Interestingly, females are more prone to these kinds of symptoms due to the more mobile anatomy of their pelvises. Additionally, many mothers will have experienced trauma to their pelvic basket or sling — the muscles responsible for maintaining pelvic integrity. Of course, this probably doesn’t seem like big news to moms out there, but pelvic pain
and childbirth often go hand in hand. However, SI joint dysfunctions are often misdiagnosed as a type of pelvic-floor disorder and go unidentified and untreated. Because this type of injury is so prevalent and complex, we ensure that each patient receives an individualized treatment plan — one that explores the source of their pain rather than merely treating the symptoms. If you would like more information about SI joint dysfunction or would like to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 847-515-8970.
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A Simple Brine for Succulent Turkey
INGREDIENTS • 3/4 cup plus 2 • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 carrot, peeled and diced • 1 large onion,
• 2 large sprigs thyme • 2 bay leaves • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
tablespoons kosher salt
peeled and diced • 1/4 cup celery, diced
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large stock pot, bring salt, sugar, and 4 cups water to a boil. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved. 2. Turn off heat and add remaining ingredients. Place brine in the fridge, uncovered, until cold. 3. Add 6 quarts cold water to brine. Add turkey and submerge completely. Brine chilled for up to 72 hours.
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