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Sacroiliac Joint Injections Scottsdale

If you have sharp or aching pain in your lower back or hips, or if standing, walking, or even sitting hurts, you might have a problem with your sacroiliac joint. At Comprehensive Pain Management in Scottsdale, we offer sacroiliac joint injections to help reduce pain and help you move more easily.

Before starting any treatment, it’s important to figure out what’s causing your pain. The best first step is to see one of our expert doctors. Getting the right diagnosis helps us choose the best treatment for you and gives you the best chance to feel better.

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What are Sacroiliac Joint Injections?

Sacroiliac joint injections are shots given in your SI joint, which connects your spine to your hip bones. If this joint is swollen or not working properly, it can cause pain in your lower back, hips, or legs. These shots have steroids to reduce swelling and numbing medicine to help with pain quickly. Here are some reasons your SI joint might be causing pain:

  • Injury or fall
  • Uneven legs
  • Arthritis or joint wear
  • Pregnancy or childbirth
  • Previous back surgery

How This Treatment Helps Patients in Scottsdale

Sacroiliac joint injections help by reducing swelling and calming the nerves around the joint. The steroid reduces inflammation, and the numbing medicine gives fast pain relief. These medicines block pain signals from the joint to your brain, while the steroid helps the joint heal.

Here’s what to expect:

  1. You will lie on your belly.
  2. We clean the area and use a small needle.
  3. A camera helps guide the needle to the right spot.
  4. The medicine is injected into the joint.

Some people feel better right away, while others feel relief in a few days. It’s quick, simple, and done in one visit.

Benefits of Sacroiliac Joint Injections

The benefits of SI joint and steroid injections include:

  • Quick relief from pain that can last a long time
  • Reduced need for daily pain medication
  • Helpful in finding the real cause of your back pain
  • Fast recovery so you can return to your normal activities
  • Easier movement with less pain and stiffness

Treated Issues and Conditions

  • SI joint pain
  • Low back pain with hip pain
  • Swollen SI joint
  • Pain from childbirth
  • Pain after back surgery
  • Trouble walking because of SI joint problems

FAQs about Sacroiliac Joint Injections in Scottsdale

You will lie on your belly, and the doctor will clean the area and use a small needle to inject the medicine into the joint.

They can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

They are highly effective for many patients, providing pain relief and improved movement.

There may be discomfort from the needle or pressure in the joint during the injection.

The cost varies depending on the provider and insurance, but it is best to contact the office for pricing.

They have a high success rate, with many patients experiencing significant pain relief.

You may be a good candidate if you have pain in your lower back, hips, or legs, and other treatments haven’t worked. A doctor can help determine if it’s right for you.

Dr. James KellerShabrokh

Dr. James KellerShabrokh is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, focusing on spine, joint, muscle, and nerve injuries. He combines rehabilitative care, minimally invasive procedures, and preventive strategies to restore function, improve mobility, and provide long-term pain relief.