Treating Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Cold Or Hot Compresses

One of the primary causes of pain in sacroiliac joint dysfunction is due to the inflammation and swelling of joint tissue. Cold compresses or hot compresses can be beneficial in not only providing pain relief but can also aid in joint tissue recovery and the reduction of muscle spasms and tension. An ice pack placed on the lower back and in the pelvic region can reduce swelling and provide temporary pain relief to the region affected. A moist or dry hot compress can loosen stiff muscles and increase the range of motion. It is often recommended that hot and cold therapy be used in tandem, with twenty minutes of hot therapy used to reduce muscle tension and allow light rotation and stretching of the joint and surrounding muscles, followed by twenty minutes of cold therapy to reduce any swelling that may have occurred with light exercise and promote healing.

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