Q The MRI says my discs are fine, but my buttocks continue to hurt. Can pain that doesn't show up on tests also improve?
A Sacroiliac joint pain is often not clearly visible on imaging, so it is easy to hear that there is "no abnormality." However, significant improvement is possible if pain is confirmed through physical examination by directly stimulating the joint and then treated.
Detailed Answer
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction often does not appear clearly on MRI or X-ray. Therefore, even if it appears "normal" on imaging alone, if familiar pain is reproduced when the joint is compressed using physical examinations such as FABER or Geenslen, the sacroiliac joint is considered the cause.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang does not rely solely on fingertip palpation but performs procedures while visually confirming the condition of ligaments and soft tissues using ultrasound. By accurately strengthening weakened areas based on visible evidence, we can treat specific areas of pain that were difficult to detect on tests.
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