When I was in veterinary school 31 years ago, they taught us in Anatomy 101 that the sacroiliac joint was fused and of little importance in locomotion. Fast forward to three years ago when I was ...

The sacrum is a bone at the back of the pelvis between the hip bones. A sacral fracture can cause symptoms including lower back and buttock pain, swelling, and reduced bowel and bladder control.

This week we are going to discuss the difference between the sacroiliac dysfunction and iliosacral dysfunction of the back. Back pain comes in many “flavors”, and one of those problems is the ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain? At what point would ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sacral fractures occur in approximately 45% of pelvic fractures. An associated neurologic injury of the ...