SACROILIAC INJECTION: What is it?

> What is a Sacroiliac (also Sacro-Iliac) Joint Injection?
A Sacroiliac Joint Injection is an injection of long lasting steroid ("cortisone") in the Sacroiliac joints – which are located in the low back area.

> What is the purpose of it?
The steroid injected reduces the inflammation and/or swelling of tissue in the joint space. This may in turn reduce pain, and other symptoms caused by inflammation / irritation of the joint and surrounding structures.