If you have chronic low back pain, arthritic changes to your sacroiliac joint may be the cause. The sacroiliac joint or SI joint (SIJ) is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which is connected by strong ligaments. In humans, the sacrum supports the spine and is supported in turn… [Read More]
What Are Autoimmune Diseases? What Are Their Symptoms, How Are They Diagnosed, and How Do You Treat Them?
Rheumatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of certain autoimmune diseases. The purpose of the immune system is to fight off harmful substances in the body, such as infections. In order to do this, the immune system must be able to tell the difference between normal healthy parts of the body (self) and harmful intruders… [Read More]
