Non-Surgical Options for Sacroiliac Joint Discomfort in Phoenix, AZ

Avoid SI Joint Surgery with the Regenexx Approach

The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the base of the spine to the pelvis and plays a key role in absorbing shock between the upper and lower body during movement. When this joint becomes irritated, inflamed, or unstable—due to injury, wear and tear, or ligament laxity—it may lead to lower back discomfort, pelvic discomfort, or difficulty with walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods. SI joint dysfunction is often underdiagnosed but may be a significant contributor to chronic low back discomfort.

Common SI joint-related conditions may include:

• SI joint instability or ligament laxity.
• Post-traumatic SI joint injury.
• Inflammatory joint irritation.
• Degenerative changes in the SI joint.
• Discomfort following pregnancy or childbirth.
• Referred discomfort from surrounding pelvic structures.
• Discomfort following lumbar fusion surgery (adjacent joint stress).

Typical management for SI joint issues may include high-dose steroid injections or surgical fusion. While steroid injections can offer short-term relief, repeated use may affect tissue health and the body’s natural repair response. SI joint fusion, an invasive procedure that permanently joins the joint, removes its shock-absorbing function and may shift stress to adjacent areas like the lumbar spine or hips.

Some research indicates potential limitations of surgical outcomes. For example, one study found that approximately 16.5% of patients who underwent spinal fusion required additional surgery within five years, and another study found that a notable percentage of fusion patients continued using narcotics two years post-procedure.

Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, perform outpatient procedures using Regenexx injectates, which may help address SI joint conditions without surgery. These image-guided injections use customized concentrations of the patient’s own platelets or bone marrow-derived healing agents to target damaged or unstable areas around the joint. This approach may help support the body’s natural repair mechanisms, typically requiring less downtime than surgery.

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