Treating Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Joint Fusion Surgery

An individual with sacroiliac joint dysfunction that has not been responsive to the use of other treatment methods may be advised to undergo a procedure referred to as joint fusion surgery. During a joint fusion surgery, the cartilaginous tissue that covers and protects the surfaces of the sacroiliac joints is excised. Special plates and screws are used to hold the patient's sacroiliac joint bones in place against each other until the bones fuse or grow together over time. A surgeon may use a bone graft across the affected joint in some patients. This type of procedure stops all forms of motion at the affected joint, which alleviates pain. This type of procedure is only recommended when other nonsurgical treatment methods have been used for between eight and twelve weeks and have not been effective. While joint fusion surgery has shown to be relatively successful at alleviating the pain associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, it does not work for everyone.

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Yoga

Certain yoga poses are more beneficial for individuals affected by sacroiliac joint dysfunction than others. Asymmetrical forward bends and twists can assist with decrease the torque through the sacroiliac joint. Standing poses and simple backbends can help with building, strengthening, and maintaining the muscles associated with the sacroiliac joint. Maintaining the strength of these muscles can help prevent further pain due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction and displacement of the joint. While yoga exercises have shown to help many patients affected by sacroiliac joint dysfunction, incorrectly performing these poses can cause the joint to become stressed further and cause injury.