Sacroiliac Joint disfunction (SIJD)

[vlad_s]

Just wondering if any table tennis players have ever been diagnosed with sacroiliac joint disfunction, and if so, how did you deal with it and how it affected your training routine.

Sacroiliac joint is where your pelvis bones (ilium) connect to the spine (sacrum). It's a joint that is not really supposed to move, but repetitive strain can cause the structures that hold it, become loose. This causes lower back pain and may cause hip pain as well. People with SIJD often have normal spine showing on the MRI.

Judging from the type of load we table tennis players put on our bodies this might be a not so uncommon injury, however I was not able to find any evidence of this.

 

[diazsh]

Yes, table tennis players can be diagnosed with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) due to the repetitive movements and strains on the body. SIJD can cause lower back join pain and hip pain, and often doesn't show up on an MRI. If you've experienced this, it's crucial to focus on physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the SI joint, incorporate specific stretches, and possibly modify your training routine to reduce strain. Consulting with a sports physician or a physiotherapist familiar with SIJD can provide personalized strategies to manage and recover from this condition.

 

[vlad_s]

Yes, table tennis players can be diagnosed with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) due to the repetitive movements and strains on the body. SIJD can cause lower back join pain and hip pain, and often doesn't show up on an MRI. If you've experienced this, it's crucial to focus on physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the SI joint, incorporate specific stretches, and possibly modify your training routine to reduce strain. Consulting with a sports physician or a physiotherapist familiar with SIJD can provide personalized strategies to manage and recover from this condition.

Thanks, would be good to hear some personal accounts - if someone has experienced this type of issue personally.

 

[\_Kairos_/]

Thanks, would be good to hear some personal accounts - if someone has experienced this type of issue personally.

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[Danttgeek]

Just wondering if any table tennis players have ever been diagnosed with sacroiliac joint disfunction, and if so, how did you deal with it and how it affected your training routine.

Sacroiliac joint is where your pelvis bones (ilium) connect to the spine (sacrum). It's a joint that is not really supposed to move, but repetitive strain can cause the structures that hold it, become loose. This causes lower back pain and may cause hip pain as well. People with SIJD often have normal spine showing on the MRI.

Judging from the type of load we table tennis players put on our bodies this might be a not so uncommon injury, however I was not able to find any evidence of this.

OK, so I don't think it's so much of an 'injury', but rather a weakness. This weakness can lead to symptom exacerbation, in particular when you do big movements like lunging after balls.

I had years of problems and am still mindful about this. I found that basically doing bridging exercises resolved this, but the key is to do them right and consistently and do them long enough (5 minute/day in a single hold). I found this guy really helpful - did his course, but you can get most of it for free on youtube : https://www.youtube.com/c/corebalancetraining

When it is badly flared up, I did use a SI belt which helped, but more importantly, I would refocus on doing the bridge exercise (usually dropped off doing it when it feels good and then pay the price - human nature I guess).

I tend to do it for 5 minutes before playing and that really helps!!!!

The other thing I do is tighten my core and pelvic floor whilst playing to protect it, that tends to stop it flaring up.

Frankly, my love for table tennis really helped, because it was difficult to play with it and that motivated me to stop being lazy and do the exercises! Hope that helps.

 

[Shifu]

Thanks, would be good to hear some personal accounts - if someone has experienced this type of issue personally.

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