Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain Specialists in Scottsdale, AZ

We Help People With SI Joint Pain Regain Confidence, Mobility, and an Active Lifestyle Without Surgery or Painkillers.

Is Your SI Joint Pain Keeping You from Living Your Life?

SI joint pain can feel unpredictable, frustrating, and sometimes isolating. Simple movements such as bending to pick up your child, walking up stairs, or even standing from a seated position can send sharp pain through your lower back, hips, or buttocks.

If you’ve tried rest, pain medication, or temporary fixes like ice, heat, or massage and are still struggling, you’re not alone. Many people with SI joint pain feel stuck in a cycle where relief is fleeting, and fear of reinjury keeps them from doing what they love.

The key to getting out of this cycle isn’t just masking pain. It’s uncovering why the joint isn’t functioning properly in the first place and addressing the impairments that are causing dysfunction throughout your system. That’s exactly what we do at The Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) in Scottsdale.

What Is the Sacroiliac Joint, and Why Can It Cause Pain?

The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects your spine to your pelvis. It’s designed to transfer forces between your upper and lower body while allowing just enough movement to absorb shock.

When the SI joint is restricted, unstable, or overloaded, pain can arise in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or even the groin. This pain isn’t just annoying. It can interfere with sleep, work, exercise, and everyday activities.

Because the joint is so central to movement, addressing SI joint pain effectively means more than treating the spot where it hurts. It requires understanding how your core, spine, pelvis, and movement patterns interact and then retraining them to work as they should.

Common Causes of SI Joint Pain

➤ Trauma or Falls: A hard landing or twist can injure the joint.

➤ Repetitive Strain: Daily activities or workouts that overload the joint.

➤ Pregnancy & Postpartum Changes: Hormonal shifts and pelvic adjustments can create instability.

➤ Postural & Gait Imbalances: Subtle movement patterns over time can overwork or misalign the joint.

➤ Age-Related Wear: Joints and supporting tissues naturally change with time, sometimes creating stiffness or instability.

Symptoms You Might Experience

➤ Pain in the lower back, hips, or buttocks

➤ Tingling, numbness, or discomfort radiating down the leg

➤ Stiffness when bending, standing, or transitioning from sitting to standing

➤ Feeling like one leg or hip is “off” or weaker than the other

➤ Difficulty with walking, running, or climbing stairs

If any of these sound familiar, you deserve relief, not just temporary fixes.

How We Help: Personalized SI Joint Pain Solutions

At DPT, we focus on uncovering the root cause of your SI joint dysfunction, addressing impairments throughout your system, from your brain and core to your spine, and integrating these changes through movement retraining.

Here’s how our approach works:

Comprehensive Assessment

We analyze your movement, stability, and posture to identify the true source of your pain.

Hands-On Care & Core Re-education

Targeted therapies restore mobility, reduce irritation, and prepare your body for optimal function.

Movement Retraining & Lifestyle Integration

We don’t just fix the joint in isolation. We teach you how to move safely and efficiently so improvements stick.

Personalized & Evidence-Based Plan

Your care plan is tailored to your lifestyle, activity goals, and unique body mechanics.

With this approach, SI joint pain is no longer a barrier to living the life you want.

Real Stories of Progress

Quote Mark

~Russell Weisman

“I would give 10 stars if I could. I’ve had back issues for nearly 40 years. It flares up, I go through rest, massage, then therapy until it resolves, only to repeat the cycle several times a year. Instead of treating the symptoms, DPT looked at the causes of my back pain and began a program of mobility and strengthening, which has, in a short period of time, made my back better than it’s ever been. Their knowledge, hands-on treatment, and can-do attitude leave all my prior treatments in the dust. Quite simply, if you want to get better, go see the team at DPT!”

Frequently Asked Questions About SI Joint Pain

1. What is the SI joint, and why does it hurt?

The sacroiliac joint connects your spine to your pelvis, acting as a shock absorber during walking, running, or lifting. When it isn’t moving properly or is overloaded, pain can appear in the lower back, hips, or buttocks.

2. What causes SI joint pain?

Causes range from trauma, repetitive strain, pregnancy changes, posture imbalances, or natural wear and tear. Often, it’s a combination of these factors rather than one single event.

3. Can SI joint dysfunction cause leg pain or numbness?

Yes — nearby nerves can create radiating pain, tingling, or numbness down the leg. Careful assessment is crucial to identify the true source of pain.

4. Will rest or injections fix my SI joint pain?

Short-term relief is possible, but without correcting underlying dysfunction and retraining movement, pain often returns. Personalized, expert-guided care is key.

5. Can I stay active while recovering?

Absolutely. Avoiding activity can worsen SI joint pain. With proper guidance, you can safely modify movements and strengthen supporting muscles while maintaining daily life.

Take the First Step Toward Lasting SI Joint Relief

You don’t have to accept painkillers, injections, or temporary relief as your only options. At DPT, we provide a clear, structured path to understanding, treating, and overcoming SI joint pain so you can move, live, and perform with confidence again.