Treatment options

Physical and injection therapies

You shouldn’t have to live with low back pain. If you’ve been diagnosed with SI joint dysfunction, there are many treatments that can help. It’s usually best to start with the least invasive option, and continue until you find something that works for you. Some examples of treatments include:

Physical therapy

Physical therapy for the SI joint can be passive or active. Passive therapy includes treatments such as heat, ice, or massage; while active therapy involves movement, utilizing stretches or strengthening exercises. Physical therapy is not an immediate solution — it will take a few months to see real improvement.

Injection therapy

If physical therapy isn’t working for you, your doctor may try injection therapy. This involves a combination of anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medications being injected directly into your SI joint. Although this is not a permanent solution, it can provide pain relief, and may be an indicator that your SI joint is indeed the cause of your pain.

The SImmetry® procedure is designed to provide immediate and long-lasting relief

If you’ve tried other therapies for at least six months and are still experiencing pain, your doctor may recommend a longer-lasting solution. The SImmetry procedure fuses the SI joint, making sure it does not move. It is minimally invasive, only requires 1-2 days in the hospital, and is meant to relieve pain immediately and produce long-term stability — so you can get back to the activities you love quickly and comfortably.

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