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Sacroiliitis is a common health condition that causes inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, which is found in the hips and connects the sacrum and the ileum. Symptoms that are usually associated with a diagnosis of sacroiliitis can include pain and discomfort felt in the hips, as well as radiating pain throughout the legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you might have sacroiliac inflammation, make an appointment with your doctor and mention all of the associated symptoms that you have been experiencing. The condition is considered treatable, and can usually be managed with the simple addition of anti-inflammatory medications and NSAIDs to control pain together with a few lifestyle adaptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lifestyle adaptations are to cut out any factors and activities that can potentially aggravate existing sacroiliac pain. They aren\u2019t considered to be major adaptations by any means but can make sacroiliac pain and inflammation easier to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 daily activities that can aggravate sacroiliac pain and inflammation.
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1. Standing for Long Periods of Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Standing up for long periods of time can be one of the most common factors that are known for making pain associated with sacroiliac joint pain<\/a> worse. This is because of the fact that it places added pressure on the already-inflamed joint, increasing the discomfort and pain felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes this pain will radiate through to both hips and legs, other times only one. It might also manifest with tingling or numbness, and in some cases moves towards associated neck, back and shoulder pain along with this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing for long periods of time is often associated with many careers where it\u2019s a necessity, such as working in the service industry. Wearing the wrong type of shoes for your body can also add to the pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is the case, make an appointment with your doctor and various periods of standing up with periods of resting the joints more where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Sleeping in the Wrong Bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people out there just don\u2019t realize the kind of impact that the bed or mattress they choose will have on the rest of their health. In reality, it\u2019s one of the most important things about a healthy lifestyle, and if you\u2019re sleeping on the wrong type of bed for your body, it can make your life extremely uncomfortable and aggravate a range of health conditions that includes sacroiliac joint inflammation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an existing condition which affects your hips, back, shoulders or neck, the bed you sleep on has to be the right choice to accommodate your injury best \u2013 and if not, you\u2019re only going to make the injury feel worse with the bed that you have now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace your mattress regularly, and consider speaking to your doctor first about which mattress types would suit your body (or injury) best before you buy your next one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Sitting Down for Long Periods of Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just in the same way as standing up, sitting down for long periods at a time is also known to be one of the most common things that can aggravate sacroiliac joint inflammation and the associated pain and discomfort<\/a>. If you sit down for long periods at a time without rest, it can be associated with a range of different health issues that includes sacroiliac joint inflammation as well as potentially deadly conditions like blood clots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also something that\u2019s usually associated with certain careers where sitting down for long periods comes with the job. It can also be seen in people who travel frequently via car, bus or plane and don\u2019t take the proper time to rest and take the pressure off their joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same way as standing up, remember to alter your position from sitting down on a regular basis to ensure you rest the joints, get circulation flowing and don\u2019t aggravate any health conditions like sacroiliitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Sitting Down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just sitting down for long periods of a time without taking a break that poses a risk to aggravating conditions such as sacroiliac joint inflammation and the associated pain that comes with it. The physical action of sitting down can also very often be one of the things that make sacroiliac pain worse, and if you have the condition (or associated ones like arthritis<\/a>) then you should always be careful when sitting down or getting up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main thing that worsens sacroiliac joint inflammation and pain is more pressure on the joint than necessary, and most of the daily activities mentioned on this list fall into this category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have sacroiliac inflammation, change your regular everyday seating to something that\u2019s more comfortable and not too low to the ground. Carry a comfortable pillow for going out. These small changes can greatly reduce your chances of injury and worsening pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The majority of health professionals and health recommendations that you\u2019ll read will tell you to exercise is good for you, and that everyone should exercise in order to stay healthy. This is true, but it should also be taken with caution: Never exercise past the point where your body has clearly told you to stop, regardless of whether you want to achieve specific exercise goals or prove a point to your personal trainer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise<\/a> is good for everyone, but the level and type of exercise should always be adjusted for each individual person and just how much they can handle. If you have a health condition such as sacroiliac joint inflammation, then what would normally have been regular exercise will turn into something that puts far too much strain on the joint and worsens the pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor and adjust your exercise routine as needed if you experience associated sacroiliitis pain during or after any exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Especially High-Impact Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Especially high-impact type of exercise can put you at an increased risk of worsening existing sacroiliac joint inflammation and pain, and this is true for regular people as much as it is professionals in sport. Always pay attention if your pain <\/a>levels are changing, or if your body feels more tired than usual after exercise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There should never be any good reason to push exercise past the point where your body has told you to stop. This includes personal exercise goals and what your personal trainer says \u2013 if anything hurts, stop and see your doctor to make adjustments to your exercise routine before you hurt yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sacroiliac joint pain and inflammation isn\u2019t the only thing that you risk when pushing your body too far with exercise: You\u2019re also at an increased risk of conditions like high blood pressure or a heart attack, which is a risk never worth taking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Walking Long Distances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walking <\/a>for long distances (or even shorter ones on an uncomfortable terrain or over stairs) can be a common way to make sacroiliac pain and inflammation worse. This can happen in an everyday context when walking around the house or office, or it might hit you in a more exercise-related context where you find yourself in too much pain to finish your regular walk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any added pain when walking, it\u2019s time for a doctor\u2019s appointment and cutting down on associated strain as much as you can. Some of the other daily activities listed in this article might also additionally apply to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t used to walking and you\u2019ve suddenly taken up jogging or walking for exercise, limit your distances to avoid any further injury, and remember to account for the extra distance walking back \u2013 many novice joggers don\u2019t and injure themselves this way by underestimating the distance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Career-Related Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The service industry and the myriad of different office jobs aren\u2019t the only related careers which can put you at risk of aggravating existing sacroiliac joint pain<\/a>: There are a thousand other jobs which could be listed here, and anything that puts added strain on your back, hips or legs can put you at far more risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak to your doctor if you experience any pain that points to sacroiliac joint inflammation (or for that matter inflammation anywhere else in the body) and ask if they can provide you with a report to your employer in the case where something needs to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this isn\u2019t possible, then still see your doctor and get manageable treatment for sacroiliac inflammation and pain (which is normally medication) to make the condition easier to deal with when it comes to life and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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