How do you fix SI joint dysfunction?

Treatment Options for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

  1. Pain medication. Over-the-counter pain relievers (such as acetaminophen) and anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen) may be recommended for mild to moderate pain relief.
  2. Manual manipulation.
  3. Supports or braces.
  4. Sacroiliac joint injections.

Can SI joint dysfunction be cured?

Can sacroiliac joint pain be cured? Many individuals overcome SI joint dysfunction, but it is a troubling and long-term condition that is often misdiagnosed. Many doctors mistake it for a degenerating spinal disc or inflammation of the facet joints of the spine.

What does SI joint dysfunction feel like?

You may experience sacroiliac (SI) joint pain as a sharp, stabbing pain that radiates from your hips and pelvis up to the lower back and down to the thighs. Sometimes it may feel numb or tingly, or as if your legs are about to buckle.

Is SI joint dysfunction serious?

The SI joint is a synovial joint filled with fluid. This type of joint has free nerve endings that can cause chronic pain if the joint degenerates or does not move properly. Sacroiliac joint pain ranges from mild to severe depending on the extent and cause of injury.

Is SI joint pain a disability?

For people who suffer from severe sacroiliac joint pain, it may be impossible to work at all. If your lower back pain prevents you from earning a living, you may qualify for Social Security Disability for sacroiliac joint pain.

What aggravates SI joint pain?

Even simple activities like snow shoveling, gardening, and jogging can aggravate your SI joint because of their rotational or repetitive movements. David Propst, DO, with Premier Orthopedics, explains, “When the joint becomes irritated or inflamed, it can cause the nerves to become irritated. This results in the pain.”

Does SI joint show up on MRI?

Objective. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reliably detect inflammation and structural changes in sacroiliac joints (SIJs) in patients with lower back pain (LBP).