What to Do to Alleviate Groin Pain After Lumbar Fusion?
About Treating Sacroiliac Pain According to Aurora Health Care, a Wisconsin integrated health care provider, the sacroiliac joint is located in the lower back, “where the spine meets the pelvis.” The pain you experience in your groin may also be felt in your hip or back of your thighs. Immediate treatment should include the use of an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Take this medication every four to six hours until your groin pain symptoms are gone. If you are getting no relief with this medication, call your doctor. He may prescribe an oral steroid or give you a cortisone shot to alleviate your pain. Rest, Ice and Heat While your doctor may have already told you to rest, stay off your feet as much as possible. You may even try using a sacroiliac belt, at your doctor’s discretion, for better support in your back and hip. Moreover, use ice the first two or three days after treatment. Ice is most effective if it is used at 15- or 20-minute intervals. Repeat ic
