What Are the Treatments for Sacral Iliac Joint Pain?
The sacroiliac joints join the spine and pelvis. Several conditions, such as arthritis, can trigger problems in this area. You can do several things to relieve this pain.
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Cause of Pain
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When standing, the sacroiliac joints support your upper body weight. This exerts a lot of stress and can lead to pain.
Pain Relief with Medication
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Your doctor can give you injections that combine steroids and a numbing agent. These can provide long-term relief, but you cannot get more than three shots per year. Anti-inflammatory pain medications might work too. You can buy over-the-counter medications containing aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen, or talk to your doctor about prescription options.
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Working with a Physical Therapist
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A physical therapist can show you different exercises to lessen pain by stretching and stabilizing the joints. Therapists also use a sacroiliac belt that, when placed around the hips, encourages stabilization of the affected joints.
When to Consider Surgery
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If the above conservative treatments do not provide adequate relief and your pain impacts daily living, talk to your doctor about surgery. Surgical procedures fuse the joints together. Eliminating motion gets rid of the pain.
Healthy Body Weight
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Excess body weight puts extra pressure on the joints. Losing excess weight might provide a degree of pain relief.
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