The SI joint

can become painful when the ligaments become too loose or too tight. This can occur as the result of a fall, work injury, car accident, pregnancy and childbirth, or hip/spine surgery (laminectomy, lumbar fusion).

How do you loosen a tight sacrum?

Lie on the back with both knees slightly bent, then gently move both knees to one side to twist the torso while keeping both shoulders flat on the ground. Hold this stretch for about 5 to 10 seconds, then repeat on the other side. This stretch helps loosen the muscles in the lower back, hips, and abdomen.

How do you release the sacrum?

Start by slowly rotating your knees toward one side stopping where you feel a change in sensation, pull, tightness (restriction) and hold until you feel the softening (release). After you feel the release allow the knees to rotate a little further until you reach the next restriction.