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Is there any hope is SI joint pain will improve?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 8, 2023 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Hi audrey5449
As I read your post, I am lying on my bed on an ice pack. I have 3 that I can rotate.
I find relief by lying on my back with my legs elevated.
Of course, we have to find what works for each person.
I smashed my S.I joint and fractured my sacrum in violent incident with a violent patient 30 years ago! Hazards if being a nurse!
Now I have arthritis in the joint I have been wondering the same thing as yourself... "is it possible to regain normal function? And what will help as the joint worsens?"
Now on top of everything else I have, it is a real discouragement.
The exercises I learned many years ago, are still the same, and I do those.. but not during a flare. This is the first flare in over 2 years, and it has been a 'dosey.' Had the shot 10 days ago but now it seems I have reached the level of benefit its going to give this time.
So thank you for your question, I am interested in the various answers.
My specialist was surprisingly silent on the issue, which is ominous. 😮
I'd like to squeeze in a bottle of Krazy glue to hold things together!
So I am sending my best to you; may you find some relief especially at this time of year.
Hope we willsee some possible help from our Connect Buddies!
(I'm off to get another ice pack)
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I have degenerating lower back, hypermobility so hip and sacrum do not stay in place. I used to go to the chiropractor to get realigned after getting the shot. Ice/heat and proper shoes helped. However, last trip to PT showed me about Piriformis Syndrome. There are stretches for that long muscle (look it up online) that you can do just in time and usually I am good. I also do basic yoga cat/cow/child/cobra moves and clamshells. The more strength you can maintain in surrounding muscles, the better off you are. Dr Mark Tarnopolsky has run many robust studies that recommend PT. This is not like flu, where rest helps: it does not improve this sort of pain. Online, I like Dr Jo, Two Guys for suggestions, but PT is a good place to get educated. Water exercise is also good for flexibility and is painfree.