The sacroiliac (SI) joints that connect the pelvis and spine can become
inflamed, causing pain in the lower back, groin, buttocks, abdomen, or
legs. Sacroiliac joint injections (SI joint injections) can help alleviate
that pain. The steroid medication used in these injections reduces inflammation
and soothes irritated nerves.
American Pain Consortium in Indianapolis uses state-of-the-art diagnostic
equipment to identify all factors that may be contributing to pain. Depending
on the cause of SI joint pain, treatments may include steroid injections,
oral medications, and physical therapy exercises to restore strength or correct gait abnormalities.
Understanding the SI Joint Injection Procedure
This outpatient procedure usually takes less than an hour. The injection
site is first numbed with a topical medication before a thin needle is
inserted into one or both SI joints. The medication’s soothing effects
should result in an immediate decrease in pain, but it may take two to
three days for the medication to become fully effective.
Post-Procedure Expectations
Patients should avoid driving for the remainder of the day after this procedure
but may resume normal activity the following day. Some tenderness at the
injection site is normal. People who have diabetes may experience a brief
period of elevated blood sugar following a steroid injection.
Contact Us for Pain Relief
American Pain Consortium is a full-service pain management practice with
offices in Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Lafayette. If you have chronic
pain, and previous treatments have failed to alleviate your pain, we may
have solutions for you.
Please call American Pain Consortium or
contact us online to schedule your consultation.
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