What to Know About Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

The sacroiliac joint is the one that connects your hip bones to both sides of the sacrum, functioning as a shock-absorber primarily between the torso and the lower body. This particular joint can be considered as the position where the spine base attaches to the pelvis. It is a mixture of the sacroiliac ligaments and a synovial joint.

The majority of sacroiliac joint dysfunction cases can be healed utilizing pain medication, chiropractic manipulation, injection treatments, and physical therapy. Sacroiliac joint fusion surgery might be suggested to take care of sacroiliac joint pain when other nonsurgical treatments are not effective. During a fusion surgery, instruments and bone graft are utilized to promote bone growth on top of the sacroiliac joint and craft an immobile unit. It can reduce instability and pain caused by inflammation or joint dysfunction.

When should you consider sacroiliac joint fusion as an option?

When you have the following symptoms for weeks or months and your body does not respond well to nonsurgical treatments, you need to opt for sacroiliac joint fusion treatment.

• Considerable low back, groin or hip pain that makes it tough to operate in your day-to-day life that has not been treated effectively utilizing nonsurgical methods. You can feel the pain on either side of your body. 
• Unsteadiness in the lower back and pelvis causes pain and difficulty when walking, standing or moving. Pain might be very bad when you walk up over an incline or climb stairs.
• Limited mobility and stiffness in the hips, groin, low back, or legs.

Sacroiliac joint fusion surgery is an elective procedure, and thus it is your decision whether or not you wish to have the surgery. There are several factors to take into account when deciding to have surgery, including whether the surgery is likely to enhance your life quality and the recovery process required after surgery. The majority of doctors or neurosurgeon Jackson MS will suggest considerable nonsurgical method trails that last anywhere between 8-12 weeks before recommending surgery.

Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic has over two decades of experience and training in offering patients the least invasive surgical solutions. Dr. Lewis has an extensive background in surgery and is one of the leading spine and brain specialists in the country.

Contact us today to learn more about sacroiliac joint fusion or to schedule a consultation. We’ll find a solution that works for you. Call us at (601) 366-1011.

The Universal Guide to Neck Pain

One of the most common causes of neck pain is injury to the soft tissues, which include the muscles, tendons, and ligaments present in this general area. While it may be normal to feel some neck pain at the end of a working day, there may be certain instances when the pain in the neck occurs continuously or is characterized by a tingling sensation.

Modern-day lifestyles and common activities are not kind to the wellbeing of the neck. Sitting behind a desk all day, on a chair that may not be ergonomically designed, or peering at a computer monitor for hours at a time may be causing your neck pain. Sleeping with a pillow that does not support the neck muscles properly, sleeping on your stomach thus putting the neck in a twisted position through the night, reading or watching TV while lying down all put the head and the neck in an awkward position that can cause muscle strain.

Already dealing with neck pain?

While there are many options for relieving neck pain, there is currently no treatment that has been scientifically proven to cure chronic neck pain. Even common treatments have conflicting evidence around their effectiveness at eliminating pain and increasing neck function.

Sometimes, people must learn to manage their pain on a daily basis through lifestyle changes and self-management.

Here are a few strategies to help reduce chronic neck pain and improve your quality of life:

• Stay active every day: stretch and walk and do light exercises that don’t make your pain worse
• Pace yourself: don’t feel like you have to ‘do it all’. Allow time to rest throughout the day each day.
• Advocate for yourself: learn how to communicate how you’re feeling with your care providers and friends and family. Set limits on what you can and cannot do and allow people in your life to support you.
• Get plenty of sleep: being well-rested can help you cope better with your pain.

If you recently had any trauma that has resulted in neck pain and is accompanied by other symptoms such as weakness or numbness, contact Dr. Lewis at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic. We can conduct a quick and thorough assessment to ensure you receive the appropriate care and treatment immediately.

Contact us today to learn more about neck pain or to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists. We’ll find a solution that works for you! Call us at (601) 366-1011.