Dr. Jamie Gottlieb is a spine surgeon who meets the needs of patients in the Denton, TX, community. Committed to personalized treatment, Dr. Jamie Gottlieb has an extensive background in assessing and correcting complex conditions such as sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction.
Located at the base of the spine, the sacroiliac joints are firm and provide stability when a person engages in activities such as walking. Characterized by a limited range of motion, they absorb impact and serve to redistribute the weight of the upper body in the lower body.
SIJ hypermobility involves too much joint movement, which is associated with pain and instability in the hip and lower back. SIJ that become irritated and inflamed are known as sacroiliitis. Relatively common, SIJ dysfunction has a variety of other causes, including pregnancy, which involves a combination of extra weight and stretching of the ligaments, such that the pelvis can widen. Another common cause is forceful impact, such as a car accident, sports injury, or a direct fall on the buttocks. In addition, arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases may result in SIJ deterioration.
There are several therapeutic pathways, such as physical therapy, SIJ injections, and oral anti-inflammatory medications. In addition, a surgical fusion of the SIJ can be undertaken to relieve pain.
Located at the base of the spine, the sacroiliac joints are firm and provide stability when a person engages in activities such as walking. Characterized by a limited range of motion, they absorb impact and serve to redistribute the weight of the upper body in the lower body.
SIJ hypermobility involves too much joint movement, which is associated with pain and instability in the hip and lower back. SIJ that become irritated and inflamed are known as sacroiliitis. Relatively common, SIJ dysfunction has a variety of other causes, including pregnancy, which involves a combination of extra weight and stretching of the ligaments, such that the pelvis can widen. Another common cause is forceful impact, such as a car accident, sports injury, or a direct fall on the buttocks. In addition, arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases may result in SIJ deterioration.
There are several therapeutic pathways, such as physical therapy, SIJ injections, and oral anti-inflammatory medications. In addition, a surgical fusion of the SIJ can be undertaken to relieve pain.
