If you have chronic low back pain, arthritic changes to your sacroiliac joint may be the cause. The sacroiliac joint or SI joint (SIJ) is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which is connected by strong ligaments. In humans, the sacrum supports the spine and is supported in turn… [Read More]
What is Reactive Arthritis? What Are the Symptoms and How Do I Prevent Myself From Getting It?
Reactive Arthritis (AKA Reiter’s Syndrome) is when an infection in another part of your body triggers joint pain and swelling. Most times these infections are in your intestines, genitals, or urinary tract and then the swelling and pain begins in your knees, ankles, and feet. Sometimes the infection will cause inflammation that affects your eyes,… [Read More]
