01/09/2026
Think you have SIJ pain? You might not đ
Pain around the SIJ can actually be referred from several different structures, including the discs, facet joints and surrounding tissues.
Thatâs why getting the diagnosis right comes first.
For female athletes, symptoms can also fluctuate across the menstrual cycle, and in true SIJ presentations, these changes can sometimes be predictable.
When symptoms are aggravated, adjusting your training can help.
Instead of exercises that create more pelvic movement, like bulgarian split squats or single-leg leg press, temporarily using bilateral movements such as squats can make loading more manageable.
Itâs not about avoiding single-leg exercises forever.
Itâs about knowing when to modify them đŞđ˝
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