Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection

The SI joint connects the hip bone (ilium) to the sacrum (lowest part of the spine).  This joint can become inflamed which can lead to pain in the lower back and  buttocks.  Inflammation can be caused by arthritis, improper biomechanics, trauma  or infection.   

Injecting a combination of anesthetic and steroid medication can reduce  inflammation in the SI joint and provide effective long lasting pain relief.   

The goal of these procedures is to control your pain so that you can have improved  mobility/ability to exercise.  This is extremely important for the long-term  management of your pain and quality of life.   

It is important to understand that optimal management of chronic pain involves  multiple modalities, including: 

• Exercise and lifestyle (sleep, stress management) 
• Weight Loss (Canada’s Food Guide)
• Psychological / Mental wellness (counseling, mindfulness, support groups) • Physical Therapy (Physio, massage etc.) 
• Medications (oral and topical)
• Spirituality (meditation, connecting to nature, religion)