Sacroiliac Joint Disease
Sacroiliac (SI) joint disease is pain arising from the SI joint, which links the base of the spine to the pelvis. When this joint becomes inflamed or dysfunctional it causes lower back, buttock, and hip pain — usually on one side and often worse with sitting, standing, or climbing stairs.
Request a consultationSymptoms of Sacroiliac Joint Disease
- ✓Pain in the lower back, buttock, or hip on one side
- ✓Pain that worsens with sitting, standing, or stairs
- ✓A deep, aching discomfort over the SI joint
- ✓Pain that can refer into the groin or thigh
- ✓Stiffness after periods of rest
What causes Sacroiliac Joint Disease?
SI joint pain can follow injury, pregnancy, arthritis, leg-length differences, or prior lumbar fusion surgery, all of which alter how the joint bears load.
How Dr. Taheem treats Sacroiliac Joint Disease
Dr. Taheem uses precisely guided sacroiliac joint injections to both confirm the SI joint as the pain source and deliver lasting anti-inflammatory relief, with radiofrequency options for longer-term control when appropriate.
Related procedures: Sacroiliac Joint Injection · Medial Branch Radiofrequency
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my pain is from the SI joint?
SI joint pain is typically one-sided, centered over the dimple of the lower back/buttock, and worse with sitting or stairs. A diagnostic SI joint injection can confirm the source.
Are SI joint injections effective?
Image-guided SI joint injections relieve pain for many patients and also serve as a diagnostic test that guides longer-lasting treatments.
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