SI Joint Injections
Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat pain in the lower back, buttock, and pelvic region.
The SI joints connect the base of the spine (sacrum) to the pelvis. When these joints become inflamed or dysfunctional, they can cause significant pain.
During the procedure, a combination of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication (steroid) is injected directly into the joint to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
👉 These injections serve two important purposes:
- Diagnostic – confirm the SI joint as the source of pain
- Therapeutic – provide pain relief
What Conditions Does This Treatment Help?
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Chronic low back pain
- Hip or buttock pain
- Pelvic pain
- Arthritis affecting the SI joint
How Do SI Joint Injections Work?
- A needle is guided into the SI joint using imaging (X-ray/fluoroscopy)
- Local anesthetic provides immediate, temporary relief
- Steroid medication reduces inflammation over time
- Pain signals from the joint are reduced
What to Expect During the Procedure
Before the Procedure
- Evaluation and physical exam
- Imaging may be reviewed (MRI/CT)
- Instructions on medications (especially blood thinners)
During the Procedure
- Performed under fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance
- Local anesthesia with or without sedation
- Needle placed precisely into the SI joint
- Medication injected into the joint
- Procedure takes about 15–30 minutes
After the Procedure
- Same-day discharge
- Temporary numbness or pain relief
- Mild soreness at injection site
Benefits of SI Joint Injections
✔ Minimally invasive, no surgery required
✔ Helps identify the exact source of pain
✔ Reduces inflammation and discomfort
✔ Improves mobility and daily function
✔ Can delay or avoid more invasive treatments
Many patients experience pain relief lasting several weeks to months.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a candidate if you:
- Have chronic lower back or pelvic pain
- Pain worsens with sitting, standing, or climbing stairs
- Have not improved with medications or physical therapy
- Suspected SI joint involvement
👉 These injections are often recommended when conservative treatments fail.
Risks & Side Effects
- Temporary soreness or increased pain
- Bruising at the injection site
- Infection or bleeding (rare)
- Nerve irritation (rare)
When Are SI Joint Injections Recommended?
This treatment is typically recommended when:
- Conservative treatments have failed
- SI joint pain is suspected but not confirmed
- Pain is affecting mobility and quality of life
👉 It is positioned as a mid-level treatment (before RFA or surgery)
Recovery & Results
- Mild soreness may last 1–2 days
- Immediate relief may occur from anesthetic
- Steroid effect begins within a few days
- Pain relief may last weeks to months
FAQs
Treatment Offered By Kansas Pain Management
Kansas Pain Management offers a comprehensive pain treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The first step is a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing, if necessary.
Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.
Kansas Pain Management also offers a range of minimally invasive procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, Kansas Pain Management is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients suffering from pain. You can book an appointment with us at Overland Park, Lawrence, Leavenworth/Lansing, Roeland Park, etc. We also serve nearby locations like Ottawa, Missouri, Topeka, Belton, Manhattan, Lee’s Summit, Johnson County & Kansas areas.
Book an appointment here to learn more or call us at 913-339-9437 to schedule now.
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FAQs
SI joint injections are procedures used to diagnose or treat pain in the sacroiliac joint located at the upper buttock region.
Females, especially those who have given birth, are more prone due to pelvic joint changes from childbirth.
Yes, chronic pain from the SI joint can cause one leg to become weaker than the other.
If the pain worsens while sitting or starts interfering with daily activities, evaluation is recommended.
It is a procedure used to confirm suspected sacroiliac joint dysfunction by numbing the SI joint.
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