38 years
Dear Dr., I made Xray and ERM for my sacroiliac proxen 500 is sufficient to solve the problem and pain
May 23, 2013
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As Dr. Esso said often the most accurate method of diagnosing SI joint dysfunction is by performing an injection that can numb the irritated area, thereby identifying the pain source
injections into the SI joint can provide both diagnosis and treatment. The duration of pain relief from injection can last from one day to much more long term. The injections can be repeated each month for a total of three each year. Oral anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs, ibuprofen, naproxen ) are often effective in pain relief as well. These can be taken long term if the patient does not have any other medical problems that prevent them from taking these medications because of there side effects . Oral steroids (prednisone) are provided for short periods of time in some cases, as well to treat the inflammation.
Physical therapy can be very helpful. Pain in the SI joint is often related to either too much motion or not enough motion in the joint. A physical therapist can teach various stretching or stabilizing exercises that can help reduce the pain. A sacroiliac belt is a device that wraps around the hips to help stabilize the SI joints, which can also help the SI joint pain. Other options to stabilize the SI joints include yoga, manual therapy, and Pilates.
If other treatments fail and pain continues to interfere with normal activities, surgery might be an option. This should be considered only if other less invasive treatments have not been successful.
injections into the SI joint can provide both diagnosis and treatment. The duration of pain relief from injection can last from one day to much more long term. The injections can be repeated each month for a total of three each year. Oral anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs, ibuprofen, naproxen ) are often effective in pain relief as well. These can be taken long term if the patient does not have any other medical problems that prevent them from taking these medications because of there side effects . Oral steroids (prednisone) are provided for short periods of time in some cases, as well to treat the inflammation.
Physical therapy can be very helpful. Pain in the SI joint is often related to either too much motion or not enough motion in the joint. A physical therapist can teach various stretching or stabilizing exercises that can help reduce the pain. A sacroiliac belt is a device that wraps around the hips to help stabilize the SI joints, which can also help the SI joint pain. Other options to stabilize the SI joints include yoga, manual therapy, and Pilates.
If other treatments fail and pain continues to interfere with normal activities, surgery might be an option. This should be considered only if other less invasive treatments have not been successful.
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