Many causes of sacroiliac joint pain are fleeting, and the resulting discomfort can usually be alleviated using physical therapy or medications. If your treatment plan includes these conservative options, you may need a few follow-up appointments with a spine specialist to monitor your progress. After that, you’ll only check in with the specialist if your symptoms recur.
If you need surgery to treat your SI joint pain, you’ll have appointments with your surgeon to ensure you’re healing properly after surgery. During these appointments, your provider can advise about what activities are safe to resume and when.
Sacroiliac joint pain is the cause of up to 30 percent of all low back pain. Because it’s relatively common, inflammation of these joints may flare up again.
To lower the risk of that happening, do your best to avoid inflammation in the body. Stay physically active with low-impact workouts. If you have an inflammatory condition like arthritis, work with your medical providers to manage the condition. Eating a joint-friendly diet filled with natural anti-inflammatories such as fatty fish, fruits, vegetables and nuts can also be helpful.