← Return to Radio frequency ablation -SI joint

Discussion

Radio frequency ablation -SI joint

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 7, 2023 | Replies (15)

Comment receiving replies
@ashby1947

Yes, I have had RFAs for SI joint many times. I have pretty severe lumbar issues, so I have had varying degrees of success with the RFAs. I definitely get some relief, but that usually last a few months. My son had just one and that has brought relief for him for several years. It's a relatively easy procedure done under mild sedation, and it takes about a day before I'm back to normal. I definitely suggest physical therapy, if you are not already doing so. We lose a lot of muscle with SI pain because we just don't exercise as we did or should. This increases SI problems. I hope you have a good pain mgmt doc who can guide you through this process. Good luck and let us know how everything turns out! Sue

Jump to this post


Replies to "Yes, I have had RFAs for SI joint many times. I have pretty severe lumbar issues,..."

Thanks Sue, appreciate this. Did P.T. for over 3 months, and always exercised due to spinal injury as a child. Knew I had to ... to maintain

This SI is new injury 3 years ago. Changed my whole life.

I am hearing very different views. Trying to hear from people who actually went thru it.

Do you know the difference between the SI joint block v.
Radiofrequency ablation. I'm still confused.

Plate is so full and overwhelmed. Thanks Sue!