Sacroiliac Joint Pain · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Lower Back

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an inflammatory pattern in sacroiliac joint pain, characterized by inflammatory sacroiliitis, burning pain, swelling, and redness. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the sacroiliac region, causing acute inflammation, joint edema, and severe pain.

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain · Kidney Yang Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Lower Back

Pattern Overview

Kidney Yang Deficiency is a chronic cold-type pattern in sacroiliac joint pain, characterized by chronic cold-type SI pain, cold pain, weakness, and frequent urination. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Kidney Yang failing to warm the sacroiliac region, leading to chronic cold pain, ligament laxity, and joint instability.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Lower Back

Pattern Overview

Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in sacroiliac joint pain, characterized by traumatic SI joint pain, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is trauma causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the sacroiliac region, leading to ligament injury, pain, and impaired healing.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Lower Back

Pattern Overview

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in sacroiliac joint pain, characterized by joint inflammation, cold pain, stiffness, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the sacroiliac region, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow, synovitis, and joint stiffness.