The Back Pain Test You Actually Need - Diagnosing Sacroiliitis

This 11-minute educational video from Connected Rheumatology explains why sacroiliitis is frequently overlooked in chronic back pain diagnoses. Learn about the critical differences between mechanical back pain and inflammatory conditions like ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Discover why standard imaging often misses sacroiliitis, which specific symptoms suggest inflammation rather than injury (including pain that worsens at night and morning stiffness), and what specialized tests to request from your doctor. Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz, a board-certified rheumatologist with 15+ years of experience, provides actionable guidance on recognizing when your SI joints might be the true source of persistent back pain that hasn't responded to conventional treatments. The video includes detailed explanations of sacroiliitis symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and connections to autoimmune conditions that are frequently missed in standard medical evaluations.