Condition guide
Sacroiliac Joint Pain Physiotherapy
Assessment and treatment for pain around the lower back, buttock, or pelvis linked to sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Sacroiliac joint pain can affect walking, standing, and turning movements. Physiotherapy helps identify pain drivers and improve pelvic and trunk stability.
This guide is general information and does not replace a clinical assessment.
When to get urgent help
Go to A&E or call 999 for new bladder or bowel problems, loss of sensation around your genitals or bottom, or severe or worsening weakness or numbness in both legs. Do not wait for a physiotherapy appointment.
NHS: Back painCommon Symptoms
Pain around one side of the lower back or buttock
Discomfort during turning, stairs, or prolonged standing
Pain with transitional movements such as getting up
Reduced confidence with bending and loading tasks
Seek Prompt Medical Advice If You Have
Significant trauma with severe pain
New neurological symptoms in the leg
Unexplained night pain with systemic symptoms
Persistent severe pain not responding to early management
If you are unsure, call NHS 111 or seek urgent medical care.
Assessment
History of symptom onset and movement triggers
Pelvic, lumbar, and hip movement assessment
Functional testing for gait and load tolerance
Structured treatment plan with review points
Treatment
Symptom-settling strategies and movement modification
Targeted exercises for pelvic and trunk support
Hands-on treatment where clinically appropriate
Return-to-activity progression for work and exercise
Aftercare & self-management
At your appointment, agree which exercises to do, how often to practise them and when to review your progress.
Use shorter bouts of activity with planned breaks
Follow prescribed control and stability exercises
Avoid rapid spikes in lifting or impact load
Track symptom trends during progression
Plan your visitClinic, prices, insurance and home visits
- Your clinic & directions
- Newham clinic, Plaistow
Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London E13 8SD
- Self-pay
£60 for a 30-minute physiotherapy appointment.
Prices & self-pay- Health insurance
Cover depends on your plan and chosen physiotherapist.
Insurance & cash-plan guidance
Would a home visit suit you better?
If getting to the clinic is difficult, explore physiotherapy at your visit address. Suitability depends on your condition, care needs, travel and the available clinician; the clinic price and insurance arrangements above do not automatically apply to home treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sacroiliac pain the same as sciatica?+
Not always. Symptoms can overlap. Assessment distinguishes joint-related pain from nerve-related pain patterns.
Can physiotherapy improve sacroiliac pain?+
Yes. Rehabilitation often focuses on movement control, load management, and progressive strength work.
Will I need long-term treatment?+
Most people follow a staged plan with review milestones. The aim is independent self-management over time.
Related care and guides
Further reading
For public health information, self-care guidance and advice on when to seek medical help:
About your care at Nexus: meet our physiotherapists and read our clinical governance information.