Evaluating Pain From the Sacroiliac Joint
The sacroiliac joints connect the pelvis to the lower spine. Pain from this area can overlap with low-back, buttock, hip, or leg symptoms, so a careful examination is important.
A sacroiliac joint injection places medication into the selected joint under image guidance and may be used for diagnosis, treatment, or both.
The response can help guide follow-up care, which may also include rehabilitation, activity changes, or evaluation of another possible source.
Clarifying an Overlapping Pain Pattern
The physician compares the symptom pattern, provocative examination findings, imaging, and earlier treatment before recommending an injection.
Why It May Be Considered
Pain near the low back, buttock, hip, or groin
Symptoms affected by standing, stairs, or position changes
Examination findings that stress the sacroiliac joint
A need to clarify whether the joint is the pain source
What to Discuss With Your Specialist
The exact location and activity pattern of symptoms
Prior imaging, therapy, and injections
Medication and health-history precautions
How response after the injection will be tracked
Conditions We Treat
Pain can have many different causes. Our specialists take time to evaluate each patient, identify the possible source of pain, and recommend care based on their individual needs.
Take the First Step Toward Better Pain Management
Our specialists are here to understand your pain, identify its possible source, and develop a personalized treatment plan focused on improving your function and quality of life.