At NY Neurology Associates, we offer comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment options for SI joint dysfunction and other causes of back and hip pain. If you’re ready to take the first step toward pain relief, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
The sacroiliac joints are the joints that form where the large bone called the sacrum in the lower back meets the ilium bones that form part of the pelvis or hips. Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is a very common cause of lower back pain, especially among older men and women and among those whose jobs or hobbies entail repetitive movements like bending or lifting.
When the sacroiliac joints become irritated, inflamed, arthritic or injured, it can cause symptoms like aching and pain in the lower back, especially when moving the lower back or hips or when placing strain or weight on the back and hips. SI symptoms can cause discomfort when walking, and when nerves are compressed as a result of joint dysfunction, symptoms like pain, numbness, and burning sensations can travel down the buttocks and legs.
Sacroiliac joint blocks (sometimes called sacroiliac joint injections) use steroids and pain medications to help relieve inflammation and pain in the SI joint. SI joint blocks are guided by X-rays, and they must be performed by an experienced doctor to ensure maximum effect and prevent complications.
The injections can be repeated as needed up to three times a year to help keep symptoms at bay, and in most cases, injections are followed by physical therapy to help restore the range of motion and promote healing in and around the joint.
SI injections can be performed on an outpatient basis, and the entire procedure takes less than half an hour. Sedation can be provided to help keep the patient calm and comfortable, and the injection site is carefully cleansed. A local anesthetic is administered to the site first to numb the area.
During the procedure, an X-ray is used to accurately guide the needle placement into the joint space, and the location of the needle is verified prior to administering the medication. Once the injection is complete, the injection site will be covered with a small bandage.
If you’re struggling with SI joint pain, you don’t have to live with discomfort or limit your activities. At NY Neurology Associates, we provide advanced treatments to help you move comfortably again. Contact one of our offices in New York today to schedule your appointment and learn which treatment options are right for you.
Here are some common questions about sacroiliac joint pain.
The sacroiliac joints are the joints that form where the large bone called the sacrum in the lower back meets the ilium bones that form part of the pelvis or hips.
When the sacroiliac joints become irritated, inflamed, arthritic or injured, it can cause symptoms like aching and pain in the lower back, especially when moving the lower back or hips or when placing strain or weight on the back and hips.
Sacroiliac joint blocks (sometimes called sacroiliac joint injections) use steroids and pain medications to help relieve inflammation and pain in the SI joint.
A local anesthetic is administered to the site first to numb the area. During the procedure, an X-ray is used to accurately guide the needle placement into the joint space. The location of the needle is verified prior to administering the medication.
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