Iliolumbar Ligament Sprain Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What are the causes?

An iliolumbar ligament sprain can have a number of causes which inflame or tear the tissue. These may include:

Pain can be felt in the mid to lower back (thoracic & lumbar spine) and pelvic area.

• Forceful movements – bending, twisting, arching or reaching
• Direct trauma (e.g., a fall)
• Prolonged or high contact physical activity

Treatment for Iliolumbar Ligament Sprain

Like many back conditions, acute iliolumbar ligament strains can worsen without proper treatment and management. If aggravated, the sprain can lead to disc herniation. Similarly, ignoring or continuing with activities despite suspecting or having the sprain increases both pain and recovery time. In general, with proper treatment, the condition may only last for a few weeks without the risk of developing into a chronic issue.

At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we assess and treat iliolumbar ligament sprains through a specific treatment plan tailored to your recovery needs. This can be through:

The physiotherapist may also advise you to rest, ice the area and recommend medication which may relieve pain.

• Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
• Cores strengthening techniques
• Movement and Balance exercises
• Home exercise and self-management techniques
• Joint mobilisation (after prolonged treatment)
• Heat therapy
• Dry needling
• Taping
• Shockwave Therapy
• Graded Exposure to load program