Why are psoas/quadratus lumborum injections helpful?
Pain in a distinctive vertical pattern along the lumbar spine, pain radiating downward to the sacroiliac, sacrum and medial buttock, and pain referred to the groin and upper inner thigh may indicate problems with the iliopsoas musculature. The psoas/quadratus lumborum injection may be helpful in relaxing this specific musculature which provides pain relief and or ability to increase function or participate more effectively in therapy. What happens during the procedure? The injection is performed utilizing Fluoroscopy (Xray) to visualize the injection site. The patient is asked to lie on their abdomen on the x-ray table. The skin on the buttock is cleansed using a sterile solution called Betadine. Next, the physician injects a small area of skin with numbing medicine. This medicine stings for several seconds. After the numbing medicine has been given time to be effective, the physician directs a small needle, using x-ray. A small amount of contrast (dye) is injected to insure proper nee
