Don't Let Sacroiliac Joint Pain Keep You from Enjoying Autumn

Autumn in the Midwest brings crisp air, colorful leaves, Friday night football games, and plenty of reasons to be outside. But if you’re living with sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, even simple activities like walking through a pumpkin patch, raking leaves, or enjoying a fall festival can feel overwhelming.

The good news is you don’t have to let SI joint pain keep you on the sidelines.

Bradley A. Silva, MD, explains what triggers SI joint pain and how the Lakeshore Pain and Spine Center team can help you find back pain relief here in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

How SI joint pain can limit your fall activities

You have two sacroiliac joints, both connecting your spine to your pelvis. They also help absorb shock when you move.

When these joints become inflamed, you may feel sharp, aching, or radiating pain in your lower back, hips, or buttocks. Some people even mistake SI joint pain for sciatica.

SI joint pain can develop for many reasons. It may result from:

Prior injuries or falls
Pregnancy and childbirth
Uneven leg length
Arthritis or joint degeneration
Repetitive stress from certain activities or sports

Because your SI joints help stabilize your body, even small movements can trigger discomfort. You may experience pain when sitting for long periods, climbing stairs, standing up from a chair, or lifting items.

Left untreated, SI joint pain can interfere with both work and play, making it hard to enjoy the best parts of autumn.

SI joint pain treatments that bring relief

At Lakeshore Pain and Spine Center, Dr. Silva understands how back pain, regardless of the cause, can quickly sabotage your quality of life. It’s why he offers both non-surgical treatments and interventional pain procedures. Interventional pain medicine uses simple, minimally invasive remedies — like targeted injections — to relieve pain and help you move more comfortably.

As a first line of defense, he may suggest non-invasive treatments such as:

Physical therapy to strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility
Medications for both pain and inflammation

He may then recommend minimally invasive procedures if conservative care isn’t enough. Interventional pain medicine treatments include:

Joint injections, such as corticosteroid injections
Nerve blocks
Radiofrequency ablation

You don’t need to choose just one treatment. The beneficial aspect of interventional medicine is that it complements other therapies.

Radiofrequency ablation can help alleviate back and leg pain, and it can also improve mobility in the back and hips, which can provide the relief you need to complete physical therapy exercises.

Ready to find relief?

The bottom line is that you don’t have to accept SI joint pain as part of your daily life. With the correct care, you can return to the activities you love most.

If SI joint pain is holding you back, call our team at Lakeshore Pain and Spine Center at 262-484-4035 or click here to schedule a consultation.