What are some options for treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction?
There are several options for treating sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Some people respond to physical therapy, chiropractic manipulations, and exercises. Others require more interventional treatments including various oral medications, therapeutic injections, or radiofrequency treatments. Usually pain improvement using these therapies is temporary and treatments may need to be performed repeatedly to treat recurrent pain. Long-term pain relief can be accomplished through a surgical procedure known as sacroiliac joint arthrodesis or Sacroiliac (SI) Joint fusion. This procedure reduces pain by stabilizing and fixing the joint and eliminating the joint motion.
