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A back specialist speaks out: Why many patients with SI joint pain overlook an important option — before opting for more involved treatment

Mon 11 May 2026 | 11:34 BST – 81,346 👁

By James Crawford

By James Crawford / Back Health Expert

If you suffer from sacroiliac (SI) joint pain — that deep, stabbing pain where your spine meets your pelvis, which makes getting out of a chair, turning over in bed or getting out of the car unbearable — you may already have seen your GP or, where available, referred yourself to your local NHS musculoskeletal (MSK) service, tried physiotherapy, exercises and suitable pain relief, and still been left feeling that “there’s nothing more that can be done.”

After 22 years in orthopaedic practice, there is one thing I can say clearly:

👉 Many people only discover later that, alongside physiotherapy and any specialist treatment, there are approaches that focus on supporting the discs — because these are not part of the usual care pathway.

What made me take a closer look

Early in my career, I knew only the usual route.

When initial treatment did not bring lasting relief, the next step was a review and, where appropriate, referral to a specialist MSK or pain service.

But over time, I began to notice something troubling.

Many patients who had been through physiotherapy and, following specialist assessment, targeted SI joint injections or nerve blocks without lasting results came back months later with:

– Recurring pain in exactly the same place

– New stiffness in their hips and pelvis

– Or pain that had simply moved to the other side altogether

The course of treatment was considered “complete” — but the patient was still in pain. That was when I began asking an uncomfortable question:

👉 Are we simply easing the symptoms… or are we addressing the underlying problem?

What often gets overlooked with SI joint pain

In the vast majority of SI joint pain cases I have worked with, the pain was not caused by something that needed an injection, a nerve block or an operation.

It came from:

– Discs that had lost their ability to absorb shocks

– Every step sending the impact straight down the spine into the SI joint

– Tight, overworked muscles around the pelvis, adding to the strain

– Often made worse by long periods of sitting, driving and uneven loading

But instead of first addressing pressure and compression, many approaches focus on the symptoms — rather than the pressure and compression causing them.

That realisation changed everything for me.

The quiet change in my practice

Instead of stepping up treatment, I focused on something much simpler — and often overlooked: helping patients reduce pressure and tension in their lower back and pelvis every day.

Many patients who followed this approach reported noticeable improvements in everyday life — more freedom of movement, less morning stiffness and less pain when getting up. No headlines. No fanfare.

Just real change in everyday life.

One patient’s story brings this home

Hello, my name is Susan,

and I want to share my experience of SI joint pain — that deep, stabbing pain that took over my whole life. The different things I tried. And why something crucial was missing.

It started with a deep, stabbing pain on my right side — right where my back meets my pelvis. At first, I only felt it when I got out of a chair after sitting for a long time. That sharp stab that made me grip the edge of the table and stay bent over for a few seconds before I could straighten up.

Then it happened when I got out of the car. When I turned over in bed at night. When I bent down to put my shoes on. Stairs were the worst — every step on my right leg sent a stab of pain through my hip. And sleeping on my side, as I always had, became impossible. SI joint pain had taken away the life I loved.

I tried everything —

an SI support belt, physiotherapy, stretching exercises,

painkillers prescribed by my GP,

and eventually, after a referral to a specialist pain service, steroid injections into the SI joint that I hoped would “put everything right”.

I was certain the injections would finally give me my life back. The first one helped for a few weeks. After that, the relief did not last as long. Then the pressure gradually returned.

The specialist said my SI joint “looked fine on the scan” — but I was still waking up every night with a stab of pain in my hip that took my breath away.

It had been a long road — and I was still looking for something that could give me more relief in everyday life.

Keep reading, because I found something that helped me — and I want to share it with you…

What often gets missed with SI joint pain — and why it deserves a closer look

After seeing how much I was suffering, my daughter told me about an unusual approach for her back that she had tried at home…

My daughter’s GP had explained what was behind her SI joint pain.

And why so many people struggling with SI joint pain are focusing on the wrong place…

The truth is: the underlying problem with SI joint pain does NOT start in the SI joint. It starts in the discs above it.

Your discs work like shock absorbers — cushioning every step, every jump and every load long BEFORE those forces reach the SI joint. As long as the discs are healthy, the SI joint barely feels the impact.

But as we get older, the discs lose moisture. They shrink. They become flatter. And suddenly, they no longer absorb the shocks. Then your entire body weight — with every single step — drives straight down your spine into the SI joint. A joint that was never designed to take that kind of strain.

Like a car without shock absorbers — every pothole sends the impact straight into the bodywork. Eventually, something gives.

When the SI joint has to absorb impacts it was never built for, it becomes inflamed. The cartilage wears away. The joint starts to deteriorate. And that is what causes the deep, stabbing pain in your lower back and hip — the pain that hits hardest when you get up, turn over or simply try to live normally.

That was why nothing I had tried had helped. The SI support belts, the physiotherapy, the injections, the nerve blocks — everything was aimed at the SI joint.

But nothing had specifically supported the shock absorbers above it. Nothing had helped the discs take in moisture. Nothing had directly reduced the load on the SI joint.

Why your discs need support — and what happens when they do not get it

Without functioning shock absorbers, every step keeps sending the impact straight into the SI joint. More cartilage wears away. Inflammation increases. The pain spreads — first into the hip, then the buttock, and for many people into the groin or down the back of the thigh.

Over time, your whole pelvis stiffens, you become more cautious about moving, and pain takes over more and more of everyday life — a vicious circle in which even getting out of a chair feels like an enormous effort.

I was frightened of where this would lead.

Would I one day be unable to get out of bed without help?

Would I stop driving because getting in and out of the car hurt too much? Would I become the woman who kept turning down invitations — because I knew sitting would only make things worse?

But thankfully, there was hope…

The approach that changed my everyday life!

Fortunately, my daughter’s GP had recommended a simple approach I could use at home — one that had already helped hundreds of his patients ease the load on their spine and release tension around the pelvis — for greater comfort and freedom of movement in everyday life.

Orthevia OrthoVital™ Pro with the TriFlex Restore™ System.

My daughter lent me hers, and I have used it every day since — just 15 minutes lying down.

The results?

Life-changing.

My lower back and hips feel lighter, more flexible and stronger.

I can get out of a chair without holding on to anything — get out of the car without stopping halfway — and turn over in bed without waking up.

After the first few sessions, getting up already felt noticeably easier. These days, my mornings start much more comfortably — my back feels lighter, and I can get on with my day without pain overshadowing everything.

My back and pelvis feel freer overall — as though they have finally been given the space they needed for so long.

How the TriFlex Restore™ System works

The TriFlex Restore™ System combines three targeted therapies that work together:

1. Dynamic Stretching and Pain Relief Therapy:

Gently stretches and takes pressure off the vertebrae, giving the discs the space they need to take in moisture and support their natural cushioning function — so the SI joint no longer has to absorb forces it was never designed to handle.

2. Targeted Massage Therapy:

Micro-vibrations that mimic the hands of a professional therapist release deep tension and tight muscles. This reduces stiffness, provides noticeable relaxation and stimulates circulation.

3. Thermocirculation Therapy:

Gentle warmth encourages circulation in the lower back and may help nutrients reach the areas where they are needed.

Together, these three therapies can help ease pressure on the spine, relax the muscles and noticeably improve comfort in the lower back and pelvis.

My experience with Orthevia OrthoVital™ Pro

I started with just 5 minutes a day and gradually increased the time, leaving a few days between increases while my body got used to it.

It felt reassuring to know I could adjust everything myself — because every back is different, and having that control made each session both safer and more effective.

What matters most to me is that Orthevia OrthoVital™ Pro with the TriFlex Restore™ System does not simply numb the pain like tablets or patches — it targets the cause.

You simply lie down, press a button, and it feels like professional care for your back — without leaving home.

It is incredibly easy to use and surprisingly quiet.

I tend to use it in the evening while lying on the bed or watching my favourite programmes — and it does not disturb me at all.

It is incredibly easy to use.

All the controls are right on top of the device.

You simply press the buttons to choose the automatic programme or manually select one of the three therapy modes.

I always start with a comfortable setting and increase it gradually as my body relaxes — then the combination of gentle stretching, targeted massage and soothing warmth takes over…

The traction gives the discs room to expand again, while the massage seems to “wake up” the muscles around my pelvis, encourage circulation and help my body move the way it should.

The massage alone feels fantastic — but when the warmth kicks in, all that stiffness suddenly releases and the pressure almost melts away. That is when you really feel the difference.

The science behind the approach:

Kim T-H et al., Healthcare (Basel) 2023;11(7):991 — randomised controlled trial of combined heat and massage for non-specific lower back pain.^[1]

I was genuinely impressed when I started reading the research behind these therapies.

Heat relaxes tight muscles by improving circulation, while massage helps release the overworked muscles around the pelvis that add to the strain on the SI joint.

It is this combination that makes the TriFlex Restore™ System in OrthoVital™ Pro so effective at supporting everyday comfort and mobility.

My transformation: From fragile and frightened to standing tall and full of life

I used to struggle constantly with stabbing hip pain, stiffness in my pelvis and the dread of getting out of a chair. But since using OrthoVital™ Pro with the TriFlex Restore™ System, I can finally say that I feel like myself again.

The sharp stabbing pain has eased considerably, and the sleepless nights are less frequent — and I am far less frightened of moving. For me, the difference is enormous.

“After just a few days, getting up felt noticeably easier. For the first time in ages, I could get out of a chair without holding on to anything!”

“The stiffness in my pelvis that had been with me for months eased noticeably in the first few weeks. I feel so much better overall.”

“Since using OrthoVital™ Pro, I feel noticeably more mobile — and I can start my day feeling more confident.”

“I am 72, and I never thought my back could feel this good again. My family say I seem much more relaxed and can move more freely. That means the world to me. ♥”

Before OrthoVital™ Pro, my life was a nightmare:

Getting out of a chair had become a painful ritual — I always had to hold on to something.

Getting in and out of the car sent a sharp stab of pain through my hip every time.

I gave up car journeys and visiting friends because sitting made everything worse.

Climbing stairs was something I went out of my way to avoid — I took the lift whenever I could.

I woke up at least twice every night — with a sharp stab of pain whenever I turned over in bed.

Now — after using OrthoVital™ Pro:

I get out of a chair normally — without holding on, without groaning.

I am driving again — short trips and long journeys — without dreading the pain of getting out of the car.

I have started gardening and going for walks again — and I can bend down without regretting it.

I sleep through the night — and turn over freely without my hip waking me up.

My everyday life has changed completely — without further injections or waiting for appointments.

Imagine starting tomorrow with more ease

Imagine swinging your legs out of bed — and your body simply going with you. No stabbing pain. No pulling sensation. Just a body that does what it should.

✓ Stabbing SI joint pain when you move — CAN EASE NOTICEABLY

✓ Pain when turning over at night — CAN IMPROVE

✓ Sitting, standing and driving without fear — CAN BECOME NOTICEABLY EASIER

✓ The fear that “nothing more can be done” — CAN EASE

✓ Independence, mobility and quality of life — NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENTS

You may now be wondering: “How much does something like this cost?”

That was my first question, too.

But after experiencing this kind of relief, I can honestly say: worth every penny.

OrthoVital™ Pro usually costs €224.00 — and for the quality of the technology, the built-in therapies and the lasting results alone, that is already excellent value.

I have spent so much money on things that only masked the pain for a few hours.

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An innovative new approach to back care is attracting plenty of attention — it can help with tension and discomfort in the back and pelvis in just 15 minutes a day, from the comfort of home.

Margaret Williams

The morning stiffness in my pelvis is finally easing

Reviewed in Germany on 17 April 2026

Verified Purchase

“I had problems with my lower back and pelvis for years. Mornings were the worst — everything was so stiff that it took me several minutes to move normally. Since using OrthoVital™ Pro every evening, the morning stiffness eased noticeably within the first week. My back feels looser when I wake up. Best of all, that good feeling lasts.”

Michael Clarke

I can finally sit at the table for a whole evening again

Reviewed in Germany on 23 April 2026

Verified Purchase

“My job involves a lot of sitting, and my SI joint could no longer cope. After a full day at my desk, the pain in my hip and buttock was so bad that I had to stand still for a few minutes before I could even walk. Since using OrthoVital™ Pro in the evenings, I feel much more comfortable. Fifteen minutes, and my mornings feel noticeably better.”

Anne Wilson

Car journeys and family meals are no longer an ordeal

Reviewed in Germany on 2 May 2026

Verified Purchase

“I struggled for a long time with stiffness in my pelvis and discomfort when sitting. Since using OrthoVital™ Pro, my evenings feel much more relaxed. Car journeys that used to be uncomfortable are now no problem at all. I notice the difference every day.”

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patricia wilson

Has anyone else with SI joint pain tried this? I am so fed up with nothing helping…

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4 · 39 minutes ago

sally fisher

This is the best thing I have ever used for my SI joint pain. I can finally get up without holding my breath!

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7 · 6 minutes ago

thomas collins

I bought the massager at full price, and now it is 60% off?

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4 · 50 minutes ago

mark bennett

How long does delivery take?

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1 · 1 hour ago

julie black

Hi Mark, mine arrived after about a week.

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2 · 25 minutes ago

martin dawson

My wife has been using OrthoVital for a while and finally persuaded me to try it. I was amazed — my hip and lower back feel so much better. Men need this just as much!

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6 · 1 hour ago

andrew hughes

@Chris Miller, THIS is what you need instead of using creams and ointments all the time.

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2 · 2 hours ago

chris miller

That is brilliant! I have just ordered two — one for my mum as well.

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3 · 1 hour ago

monica baker

Did you buy one? How long did it take to arrive?

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2 · 2 hours ago

helen smith

Mine took about a week

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5 · 1 hour ago

brian richards

My grandson showed it to me. I did not believe it at first, but after just a few sessions the stabbing pain in my hip had noticeably eased. My nights are much more settled.

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1 · 3 hours ago

marcus walker

Wow, that sounds fantastic. Has anyone over 60 tried it?

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1 · 3 hours ago

christopher richards

I have been using it for three weeks and, honestly, I am amazed. The stabbing pains have eased a lot, and my nights are much more settled.

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3 · 2 hours ago

susan mills

I have just ordered mine! I am so excited.

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4 · 3 hours ago

ursula smith

I really want to try this. My SI joint has been giving me trouble for years, and nothing has helped.

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3 hours ago

julie cooper

Does anyone know how long delivery takes? I would love to get this for my dad.

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1 · 4 hours ago

patricia lane

Hi Julie, mine arrived in about a week.

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2 · 2 hours ago

eve richards

Your dad will love it! The perfect present if he struggles with his back and hip.

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2 · 1 hour ago

bernard taylor

My wife is not on Facebook, but she swears this device has changed her life. I can vouch for it — she gets out of the car and up from a chair so much more easily than before. You really can see the difference.

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3 · 4 hours ago

martina foster

I absolutely love my OrthoVital™! 🙌

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3 · 4 hours ago

martina ford

I was sceptical at first… but honestly, this device is worth every penny. My hips and pelvis feel like new. Two of my colleagues ordered one after trying mine!

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3 · 6 hours ago

susan walker

I had to buy another one for my sister — she would not give mine back 😂

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3 · 4 hours ago

tanya morgan

Ordered straight away! I saw the offer was still available and placed my order there and then. I did not want to miss out again

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5 · 2 hours ago

stephanie richards

Mine arrived today — I am trying it for the first time tonight. Fingers crossed!

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3 · 5 hours ago

An innovative new approach to back care is attracting plenty of attention — it can help with tension and discomfort in the back and pelvis in just 15 minutes a day, from the comfort of home.

Margaret Williams

The morning stiffness in my pelvis is finally easing

Reviewed in Germany on 17 April 2026

Verified Purchase

“I had problems with my lower back and pelvis for years. Mornings were the worst — everything was so stiff that it took me several minutes to move normally. Since using OrthoVital™ Pro every evening, the morning stiffness eased noticeably within the first week. My back feels looser when I wake up. Best of all, that good feeling lasts.”

Michael Clarke

I can finally sit at the table for a whole evening again

Reviewed in Germany on 23 April 2026

Verified Purchase

“My job involves a lot of sitting, and my SI joint could no longer cope. After a full day at my desk, the pain in my hip and buttock was so bad that I had to stand still for a few minutes before I could even walk. Since using OrthoVital™ Pro in the evenings, I feel much more comfortable. Fifteen minutes, and my mornings feel noticeably better.”

Anne Wilson

Car journeys and family meals are no longer an ordeal

Reviewed in Germany on 2 May 2026

Verified Purchase

“I struggled for a long time with stiffness in my pelvis and discomfort when sitting. Since using OrthoVital™ Pro, my evenings feel much more relaxed. Car journeys that used to be uncomfortable are now no problem at all. I notice the difference every day.”

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