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SPINE AND ORTHOPAEDIC  CONDITIONS

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction treatment options

Treatment options for SI Joint dysfunction include conservative care, such as physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, medications, injections, or surgical options that may be recommended by a doctor. View the range of different treatment options below. We’ve also created a discussion guide to help you discuss your options with your doctor. 

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TREATMENT OPTION

Nonsurgical Treatments

When treating SI joint dysfunction, doctors will often recommend starting with nonsurgical treatments, such as:

  • Physical therapy
  • Chiropractic medicine
  • Medications
  • Injections
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TREATMENT OPTION

Surgical Treatments

If physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, medications, or injections don’t help, a doctor may recommend that a person consider surgery to stabilise their sacroiliac joint through fusion (joining bones together into one solid structure). SI joint fusion surgery can be minimally invasive, a person should consult their medical team to decide if surgery is a good option to treat sacroiliac joint disease.

The most appropriate treatment depends on each unique situation. Discuss treatment options with a doctor.

Need help finding a doctor who specialises in the SI joint? Scroll down to use our handy search tool below.

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Find a specialist

If you think you have sacroiliac joint dysfunction or just want to know more about your symptoms, you can start by speaking with your regular doctor using the Doctor Discussion Guide..

If you do have sacroiliac joint dysfunction, you may need to speak with a specialist. These doctors are trained in diagnosing and treating the SI Joint with all the available therapies.