Pain in your lower back, hips, or buttocks? It could be coming from your SI joints — the joints that connect your spine to your pelvis. When these joints get inflamed, it can hurt to sit, walk, or even lie down. At 5th Avenue Medical Wellness, we offer Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections in NYC to reduce pain and calm inflammation. It’s a simple, in-office procedure that can help you feel better fast — without surgery.
What Is a Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection?
An SI joint injection is a simple shot of medicine that goes directly into your sacroiliac joint. This joint is located at the bottom of your spine, where it connects to your hip bones. You have one SI joint on each side of your body.
When this joint becomes inflamed, it can press on nearby nerves and make your lower back or hips hurt. The injection helps by reducing that inflammation. It can also help confirm whether the SI joint is truly the source of your pain.
What Conditions Can SI Joint Injections Help Treat?
These injections are helpful for people who have pain in their lower back, hips, or upper buttocks. This technique might help you if you have:
- Sacroiliitis (inflammation of the SI joint)
- SI joint dysfunction
- Lower back or buttock pain that worsens with sitting or standing
- Post-pregnancy pelvic pain
- Arthritis affecting the SI joint
- Pain from past injury or strain
- Pain after spinal fusion or lumbar surgery
Sometimes, pain from the SI joint can feel like sciatica or hip pain. This injection helps us figure it out — and treat it.
How Does an SI Joint Injection Work?
The injection delivers medicine straight into the SI joint. That medicine reduces inflammation, which is often the reason for the pain. When the swelling goes down, the pressure on your nerves and tissues also gets better.
This means fewer pain signals are sent to your brain. And that means less pain for you. Many people notice a big difference within a few days after the injection.
What’s in the Injection?
An SI joint injection typically contains:
- A steroid to reduce swelling and joint inflammation
- A local anesthetic to numb the area and provide fast pain relief
This combo treats both the pain and the source of the irritation.
What to Expect During the SI Joint Injection Procedure
The procedure is quick, safe, and done right in our office. Here’s what happens:
- You’ll lie face down on a soft treatment table
- We clean your skin and numb the injection site with a small needle
- Using live X-ray (fluoroscopy), we carefully guide a thin needle into your SI joint
- Once it’s in the right spot, we slowly inject the medicine
- After that, you’ll rest a bit and then go home the same day
Most people say it feels like light pressure, not sharp pain. You stay awake the whole time and don’t need to be “put under.”
Why Choose 5th Avenue Medical Wellness for SI Joint Injections in NYC?
At 5th Avenue Medical Wellness, we specialize in helping people find relief from lower back and joint pain — without surgery. We take time to listen to your symptoms, explain the process, and offer treatments that fit your lifestyle.
Here’s what makes our care different:
- Imaging-guided injections for accuracy and safety
- Personalized care and step-by-step guidance
- No hospital stay and little to no downtime
- A clean, quiet clinic in Midtown NYC
- A team that treats you like a person, not a number
We’re here to help you move with less pain — and more confidence.
Book Your Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection in NYC Today
SI joint pain can make everyday life harder. You don’t have to live with that discomfort. Our Sacroiliac Joint Injections in NYC are fast, safe, and can bring real relief.
Book your appointment today and take the pressure off your lower back.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection – FAQs
The injection is used to reduce swelling in the SI joint and relieve pain. It also helps confirm if your pain is coming from that joint.
Most people say it’s only mildly uncomfortable. We numb the skin first, so you just feel a little pressure during the injection.
You may feel better the same day. For some, it takes a few days for the steroid to fully work.
Relief can last a few weeks to several months. If it works well, we can repeat the injection later if needed.
Yes, most people can walk out of the office and return to normal activity the next day. We just suggest taking it easy for the rest of the day after the procedure.