Remedies For Sacroiliitis

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation can be recommended as part of physical therapy. The procedure is used to ease pain and discomfort by helping muscles learn to contract. Enhancing muscle contractions not only relieves pain but also increases strength, functioning, and helps manage inflammation. During this treatment, electrodes are hooked onto an electric machine and placed around the sacroiliac joint. These electrodes can be placed on the muscle, skin, or implanted. The therapist will place the electrodes depending on how deep they want the currents to go.

Similarly, the way the muscle changes shape during treatment is also a determining factor of how the electrode placement is done. The sessions will typically last for ten to fifteen minutes, and patients should feel a mildly prickly sensation. If patients experience an overly intense feeling, they should alert their therapist. Electrical stimulation is recommended for mild to moderate back pain. The therapist will couple it with physical exercises patients can do at home.