It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
42 Sacroiliac Joint Injections: What Is an SIJ Block & How Does It Confirm the Diagnosis?
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Building on the series on lower back pain causes, this episode focuses on sacroiliac joint diagnostic blocks — how they are performed, how to interpret results, and what treatment options follow a positive block. The hosts cover the debate around single versus double blocks, the role of radiofrequency neurotomy and prolotherapy as next steps, and the economic and logistical considerations patients face when navigating these decisions. Clinicians will gain clarity on using SIJ blocks as a diagnostic tool to confirm dysfunction and guide a more targeted treatment plan.
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-42-pain-procedures-sacroiliac-joint-sij-blocks
www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:55 Understanding Lower Back Pain
01:19 Sacroiliac Joint Injections Explained
02:45 Injection Techniques and Controversies
04:05 Diagnostic Blocks and False Positives
06:21 Therapeutic Options and Health Economics
06:37 Patient Pathways and Decision Making
09:39 Injection Protocols and Follow-Up
12:57 SIJ Fusions and Regional Differences
14:44 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser