One of the most common areas where back pain may originate is at
the sacroiliac joints. These are the joints where the iliac bones
and the sacrum the most lower back and tail bone meet. Some
clinical studies have shown that up to 30 of cases of chronic lower
back pain are caused by arthritis or dysfunction the sacroiliac
joints. One of the approaches to diagnose and treat this pain
generator is by means of administering medication into this joint.
A sacroiliac joint injection is a simple procedure that can yield
extremely useful diagnostic information as to the cause of lower
back pain. Sometimes, several other pain generators may be involved
but with a neurological examination, the diagnostic possibilities
can be narrowed sufficiently to pinpoint to the mechanisms
underlying the pain.A pain specialist or neurologist will determine
if the physical findings are compatible with this frequent
mechanism of back pain and may recommend a sacroiliac joint
injection.The clinical findings suggesting involvement of these
anatomical structures include lower back pain lateralized to the
buttocks areas, frequently radiating to the posterior aspect of the
thigh, even down to the knee, simulating sciatica or a pinched
spinal nerve radiculopathy.br br In many instances, sacroiliac
joint pain can be severe and incapacitating for an individual. Not
only there can be a great deal of physical pain involved, but this
physical pain can lead to emotional and even perhaps financial
distress, especially if the pain is severe enough to force the
individual to stop working and earning an income. Without a doubt,
tackling the lower back pain should be a priority, and although
surgery may be the first thing that comes to mind for many who are
considering getting the pain checked out, it should be recognized
that minimallyinvasive treatments such as a sacroiliac joint
injection, if you are a candidate for this procedure, can and do
alleviate the immense pain experienced by many. This injection,
although extremely simple, must always be performed under image
guidance to ensure accuracy in the delivery of the medications.
Interventional pain specialists are appropriately trained and
certified to perform this simple but very effective procedure.
Appropriate diagnosis of a sacroiliac joint pain or dysfunction
correct patient selection is also a must prior to performing this
or any other type of intervention.br br If you are suffering from
lower back pain, then, it may be time for you to find the help you
need. With the help of an experienced back pain management
specialist, youll not only have the opportunity to find out the
cause of your back pain and whether a sacroiliac injection would be
the most beneficial treatment option available. Then your
specialist will be able to apply the treatment without too much of
a delay so that you can have a chance at living a life with little
or no lower back pain. A sacroiliac joint injection must be
performed with image guidance, to ensure that the medication is
delivered accurately into the joint.br br If you live in or near
the Houston area and have questions about sacroiliac injections or
back pain in general, then you can contact us at a St. Michaels
Pain and Spine Clinics 8324480706, 8324480706. A back pain
specialist will be able to properly evaluate your back problem and
explain to you which treatment options may be the most effective at
either greatly reducing your pain or eliminating the pain
altogether. Be sure to find the help you need today and learn more
about minimallyinvasive back pain treatments by continuing to
browse through the St. Michaels Pain and Spine Clinics website.br p
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