Duration/Prediction

How long this therapy must be carried out cannot be determined for the general public, but must be decided individually. Especially blockages caused by constant bad posture require a longer and more intensive therapy than blockages caused by an acute event, for example a wrong movement. Depending on the current pain situation, fixed rest periods must be observed in order not to overload the patient and the affected sacroiliac joint.

Further alternative therapy options

In some cases, alternative therapy methods such as acupuncture, electrotherapy or naturopathic procedures can also help. However, there is no scientifically proven efficacy for these methods and therefore they have to be evaluated by the patients themselves. If all treatment attempts do not lead to an improvement of the symptoms, contact should be made with a pain therapist.

This person can initiate an individual pain therapy and also design it with few side effects through local measures. In some cases, the ligaments can be tightened by injection of medication and thus keep the IS joint in a better position. In no case should alternative treatment methods be sought too quickly.

In most cases an ISG blockage requires a long lasting and regular therapy, which can hardly achieve success without continuous cooperation of the patient. Also a possible change of behaviour in everyday life, more exercise or weight reduction can contribute an important part to a successful therapy. This makes clear that an effective therapy is not possible without the cooperation of the patient.

The therapy of an ISG – blockage in pregnancy

Pregnancy is such a change in hormones, weight loads and physiological processes in the body that ISG blockage can occur. This is mainly due to hormones that are released in preparation for birth and loosen the muscles throughout the body.The muscles of the back are also loosened, which leads to a loss of stability in the hip and spine. The additional weight load in the pelvic area with increased pressure in the abdomen can quickly lead to an ISG blockage.

Even during pregnancy, pain relief must first be achieved with light medication. Therapy then consists of a combination of manual manipulation by a physiotherapist or chiropractor, with independent strength exercises at home. Pregnancy is by no means a contraindication for these exercises.

Only overexertion should be avoided. Also for prevention before the occurrence of the ISG blockage, exercises to strengthen the back and the musculature can already be done. These also facilitate the sudden change after the birth of the child, which is also a drastic change for the body.