Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections help reduce pain caused by inflammation where the spine meets the pelvis. This treatment can relieve lower back, buttock, or pelvic discomfort often linked to SI joint dysfunction.
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is where the spine connects with the pelvis, and inflammation here can lead to persistent lower back or buttock pain. SI joint dysfunction is a common yet underdiagnosed cause of discomfort, often mistaken for sciatica or spinal issues.
This treatment involves injecting a combination of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication directly into the SI joint. The goal is to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. It also helps doctors confirm whether the SI joint is the primary source of your symptoms.
SI joint injections are performed under image guidance to ensure precise needle placement. The procedure takes only a few minutes and is usually done in an outpatient setting. You may experience immediate relief from the anesthetic, followed by longer-term improvement as the steroid begins to reduce inflammation.SI joint injections are performed under image guidance to ensure precise needle placement. The procedure takes only a few minutes and is usually done in an outpatient setting. You may experience immediate relief from the anesthetic, followed by longer-term improvement as the steroid begins to reduce inflammation.
Many patients report reduced pain and greater ease with daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and bending. SI joint injections can be repeated periodically if needed and may be part of a broader pain management plan including physical therapy.
Talk with a qualified pain specialist to determine whether an SI joint injection is right for you.
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