I hurt.

[wavedancer]

I want to tell him to just get a meat mallet and whack the joint into place. Somehow I don't think that'll be too helpful, though.

My SI joint went out for the first time last fall. My chiropracter tried some adjustment, but it was still giving me grief. It didn't hurt while I was riding, so I went to a cyclocross race the next weekend. I had one crash, and when I got up, the pain was gone. Maybe meat mallet is an alternative !

And thanks, Knott for the in depth info.

[KatzPajamas]

KnottedYet! Thank you so much for your expertise! I injured my SI joint in July 2012. I could barely ride 8 miles after a summer filled with 40-50 milers. I tried anti-inflammatory meds, began working on my core strength and regular visits to a kinesiology chiropractor. I even had a steroid injection in June of 2013 and a perfectly normal MRI. The steroids helped for a few weeks, and I have tried every stretch and exercise that I can find to help the pain. I am often awake off and on at night due to the pain. I read your recommendation of gently squeezing the pillow...so I tried it. The immediate relief has lasted about 6 hours so far! It is miraculous! How could it be so easy and simple?!?!?! The last few days have been difficult due to the pain, and here I am as tho the pain never existed...without the help of medication or chiropractic adjustments!!!! I will definitely be doing this as often as your post suggests! After a year and half off of my bike, I may just be able to get back out there in the spring!
THANKS!!!!