Hong Kong, China, Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One week away from Chinese New Year 2022, investigators from the Hong Kong Association of Chiropractic Physicians have launched a 2022 prospective case study on the biomechanical assessment of the pelvic incident for SI Joint Dysfunction.

The sacroiliac joint is designed to act as a shock absorber for the upper limbs. In most cases of athletes with low back pain, the source of low back pain is sacroiliac pain. The sacroiliac joints are two weight-bearing joints at the base of the spine. These joints support the upper body when standing. The high-impact movements of athletes put excessive pressure on the SI joints. The joints become inflamed, causing pain when standing, numbness and weakness. Research estimates that approximately 40% of athletes suffer from SI pain.

“SIJ dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain in athletes, particularly in sports with repetitive and asymmetrical loading. It is important to consider the SIJ as a pain generator in this population because sport can predispose athletes to pathology of the SIJ.” described by CDAHK member Dr. Li Peng. Dr. Li began his career providing medical care to national teams.

The diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pain is difficult because of its symptoms mimicking disc or lumbar pain. The preferred diagnostic tool currently used is an invasive tool: an injection with a local anesthetic. Although the treatment can be minimally invasive with a short procedure time, a metal implant and recovery time are sometimes required. However, athletes are careful to avoid any injection of chemicals into their bodily systems.

The original study was initiated by Dr. Eric Chun Pu Chu, President of CDAHK, as part of a review of the management of unbalanced gait (2-4), scoliosis (5-8), low back pain and herniated disc (9-12) at New York Medical Group (NYMG). During their studies, the researchers measured pain scores, range of motion and all radiological parameters using an optical tracking system before and after treatments. Pelvic incidence (PI) is a radiographic parameter describing the relative position of the sacral plateau to the pelvis, and the implications of changing PI in pathological conditions have not yet been fully investigated. The results revealed that the non-pharmaceutical treatment significantly changed the pelvic incidence angles and reduced the pain score. Additionally, the original inflammatory sclerosis surrounding the right SIJ in the radiograph had resolved after the treatments. The incidental finding offers a new angle in SIJ pain management that can be immediately applied to athletes.

“The dysfunction starts when people’s sacroiliac joint becomes inflamed. There are several reasons why this could happen. People might hurt it when playing sports or falling down. People can also have this problem from an activity that gives the area a steady pounding, such as jogging. People may take uneven steps when playing sports with SI joint pain. The new approach can help sports physicians provide more accurate diagnosis and different treatment options. said by Dr. Li in Beijing.

Dr. Chu suggests biomechanical treatments such as MID® and SpineMT® spinal reshaping technologies, and chiropractic biophysics, many of which can effectively correct spinal misalignment and low back pain. The revolutionary high-tech design of spinal contouring technologies includes computer control of enhanced therapy logic and patient-friendly comfort elements, such as the delivery of mild pneumatic traction. Traditional Gua Sha therapy, or state-of-the-art Strig®, are all beneficial in treating muscle pain (13). Itrac® is also good for neck pathology (14-18). Combined, this system works to improve the modern physical medicine clinic.

As the chiropractic profession booms and creates more impact in the sports medicine industry (19-21), CDAHK is pleased to learn about the innovative new procedure in diagnosing SIJ pain, so that it there may be even more treatment options to help minimize or eliminate patients’ chronic joint or back pain. The new approach can benefit both athletes and all patients with SIJ pain.

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The references:

1) Chu EC. Change in pelvic incidence associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a case report. 2022 January; Case J Med. 2022;13(1):31-35

2) Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Lee LYK. Chiropractic care for low back pain, gait and posture in a patient with Parkinson’s disease: about a case and brief review. AME Case Rep. 2021;5:34. doi: 10.21037/acr-21-27. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 34805753; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8572672.

3) Chu ECP, Lam KKW. Post-poliomyelitis syndrome. Int Med Case Rep J. 2019;12:261-264. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S219481. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31496835; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6690913.

4) Chu C. Collapse of dependent edema after chiropractic adjustment for discogenic sciatica. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. March 2018; 5(1):1-4. doi: 10.5334/ejmcm.250

5) Pu Chu CE, Chakkaravarthy DM. Changes in radiographic parameters following chiropractic treatment in 10 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective chart review. Convenient Wink. 2020 Sep 4;10(3):1258. doi: 10.4081/cp.2020.1258. eCollection 2020 September 4.

6) Pu Chu CE, Kai Huang KH. Bridging the gap between observation and brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Family Med Prim Care. 2017 April-June;6(2):447-449.

7) Chu ECP. Lumbosacral transitional vertebra as a potential contributing factor to scoliosis: about two cases. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2020;1.1.

8) Leung K, Huang K, Chu EC. Chiropractic management as conservative care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: case report. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 September; 2(2).

9) Chu E. Thoraco-lumbar disc herniation: a hidden cause of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. April 2021; 8(3):2834-2840.

10) Chu ECP. Taming testicular pain complicating lumbar disc herniation with spinal manipulation. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Jul-Aug;14(4):1557988320949358.

11) Chu ECP, Chan AKC, Lin AFC. Pitting edema in a poliomyelitis survivor with lumbar radiculopathy complicated by herniated disc. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 May;8(5):1765-1768. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_254_19. PubMed PMID: 31198752; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6559111.

12) Chu C. Chiropractic care for postlaminectomy syndrome. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. July 2017; 6(3):185-187.

13) Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Sim P, Kruger F. Exploring scratch therapy: contemporary views on ancient healing – A review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Aug;10(8):2757-2762. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_360_21. Published online August 27, 2021.

14) Chu CE. Prevention of text neck progression in a young man: about a case. Radiology case reports. 2022 January; 17(3):978-982. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2021.12.053.

15) Chu EC, Wong AY. Cervicogenic dizziness in an 11-year-old girl: case report. Adolesc Health Med Ther. 2021;12:111-116. doi: 10.2147/AHMT.S341069. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 34866956; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8636150.

16) Chu EC, Zoubi FA, Yang J. Cervicogenic vertigo associated with craniocervical instability: case report. Case J Med. 2021 Nov;12(11):451-454. doi: 10.14740/jmc3792. Published online 2021 Nov 5. PubMed PMID: 34804305; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8577610.

17) Chu ECP, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Plausible impact of forward head posture on upper cervical spine stability. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 May;9(5):2517-2520. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_95_20. eCollection 2020 May. PubMed PM ID: 32754534; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7380784.

18) Chu EC, Chu V, Lin AF. Cervicogenic headache relieved by adjustment of the spine in combination with extension-compression traction. Arch Clin Med Case Rep 2019; 3 (5): 269-273. 2019; 3(5):269-273. doi: https://doi.org/10.26502/acmcr.96550090.

19) Chu EC. Chiropractic and the future of health care in Asia. J Contemp Chiropr. November 2021; 4(1):138-141.URL https://journal.parker.edu/index.php/jcc/article/view/174.

20) Chu EC. Hong Kong is on the verge of rapid change in healthcare. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 September; 2(2). doi: https://www.apcj.net/papers-issue-2-2/#ChuHongKong.

21) Leung K, Chu EC. Hong Kong Chiropractic Survey: Data Analysis. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 November; 2(3). URL: https://www.apcj.net/papers-issue-2-3/#LeungChuHongKong.

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