Southern California Hip Institute (SCHI), led by board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tigran Garabekyan, provides orthopedic surgery as well as non-surgical treatments to patients in Los Angeles, Century City, CA, and surrounding communities. Common Symptoms Lower back pain (below L5) Sensation in lower…
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SI Joint Pain Symptoms
Causes of SI Joint Pain
Similar to other joints in the body, the sacroiliac (SI) joint can sustain damage, experience wear and tear, or the ligaments supporting the joint may be injured or stretched. This may cause a change in the function of the SI…
Your Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialist
Many orthopedic procedures, especially orthopedic surgeries, are intricate and complex. The operating surgeon should have a detailed understanding of the anatomical structures involved and should be able to develop an individualized surgical plan that can create predictable results in a…
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Get The Right Diagnosis for Your Chronic Low Back Pain Resulting From SI Joint Dysfunction
In order to accurately diagnose a dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joint and prescribe the correct treatment, the doctor will likely need the patient’s medical history, including symptoms, a physical exam which will include the SI joint, provocative maneuvers, and imaging studies.…
Where and What is The Sacroiliac (SI) Joint?
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is located in the pelvis, and it connects the iliac bone (pelvis) to the sacrum (the lowest portion of the spine above the tailbone). This joint transfers forces and weight between the legs and upper body.…
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Problem
For over a century, Sacroiliac (SI) joint disorders and related symptoms have been well-known. Scientific data indicates that it is common from pain from SI joint to feel similar to discogenic or low back pain. SI joint disorders should be…
Piriformis Syndrome – Treatment
The piriformis muscle is located deep in the hip and extends in close proximity to the sciatic nerve. Upon becoming tight and/or swollen, it can lead to irritation of the sciatic nerve. This irritation causes sciatica-like pain, numbness, and tingling.…
Piriformis Syndrome – Cause
The piriformis is a muscle that lies behind the hip joint in the buttocks. The piriformis muscle is tiny in comparison to other muscles around the thigh and hip. This muscle helps in external rotation (turning out) of the hip…
Piriformis Syndrome – Symptoms
The average patient with piriformis syndrome complains of “sciatica,” which is severe, sharp, radiating pain from the lower buttock or back extending down the leg and into the thigh, calf, and foot. Southern California Hip Institute (SCHI), led by board…
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