Expert: Gerald Anzalone, D.C. - 8/22/2008

Question
QUESTION: I have pain in my left side of pelvis while playing foot ball 2 years ago I consult doctor he had done my M.R.I but told me that I have some nerve damage & gave some medicine but pain does not stop and Ifound my sacro illiac problem  plz tell me could i can get relief from this compleatly &could i can play foot ball again my age is 19&if I dangle my body mean if i climb on any pole some sound use come from my pelvis region &pain goes away for some time although pain is'nt very much plz guide me &I am a student Ican hardly consult doctor

ANSWER: Vikram,

I don't have enough clinical information to properly advise you on a specific course of action. Based on the information you were able to provide to me, I recommend seeing a chiropractor for further evaluation (bring your MRI with you, if you have it), to determine if spinal manipulation or mobilization or some other therapeutic approach would be appropriate for you.

Alternatively, you might ask your family physician for a referral to a physical therapist for further assessment as well.




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QUESTION: I do not have very much pain &I am alone in this country plz tell me that could sacro illiatic problem can treated compleatly with drugs & medicine

Answer
Vikram,

Medication for sacro-iliac joint pain typically involves the use of anti-inflammatory medications; medical physicians often prescribe drugs because there is nothing else they can offer, apart from a prescription for physical therapy.

However, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction typically responds well to spinal manipulation.

Again, I recommend that you see a doctor of chiropractic for further evaluation and to discuss the possibility of treatment options.

I hope this answers your question.