TREATMENTNonoperative management of SIJ dysfunc- tion includes exercise programs, physi- cal therapy, manual manipulation therapy,sacroiliac belts, and periodic articular in- jections. Efficacy of these methods is vari- able, and analgesics often do not significantly benefit this type of pain. Another nonoper- ative approach is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the lumbar dorsal rami and lateral sacral branches, which can vary based on the number of rami treated as well as the tech- nique used. About two-thirds of patients re- port pain relief after RFA.2 When successful, pain is relieved for 6 to 12 months, which is a temporary yet effective option for patients experiencing SIJ dysfunction.14,20