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Members shared mixed experiences with SI joint injections for back pain, with results varying dramatically from person to person. Several... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with SI joint injections for back pain, with results varying dramatically from person to person. Several members reported excellent relief lasting anywhere from three months to a full year, while others found the injections ineffective or helpful for only a few days, with one member noting that injections stopped working once disc herniation occurred. A recurring theme was practical advice about the procedure itself, including asking for extra time for the numbing agent to work, clearing your schedule for a few days of rest afterward to maximize effectiveness, wearing loose dark clothing, and bringing a driver since temporary leg numbness can occur.