Question:
lower right back pain (pelvic problem)
My right lower back is always sore. This has been on for years now. anyway, it gets really worst every time I do squats. So one day, I decided to see a chiropractor and he said that my right pelvic bone is a bit higher than the left. He made certain adjustments and asked me to do glutes exercise by lying down on the back, knees bend and feet on the floor. Then place the right ankle to the left knee then pull the left leg towards the chest. He also asked me to stop doing squats until I get better
But after seeing a chiropractor, my right leg became weak and tight. Every time I stand and walk, I don’t feel that right and left leg are balance. This has been on for 2 weeks so I decided to see a GP hoping to get an opinion whether I need to see a specialist. But the GP was no good!! She suggested that I see an acupuncture I didn’t do this so I went to a physiotherapist instead.
I only had one session with the physio therapist but I think my physio is good (I will see her again next week). She said the problem is that I have a weak gluteus medius so my pelvic bone moves forward and back hence, causing lower right back pain. Anyway, she gave my right butt and quick massage and put a strapping tape on my back. The tape helped me to control my movement, hence, it lessens the impact on my lower back. I felt a little better after this session though I find the session too quick! Anyway, she also ask me to do the clam work so strengthen my gluteus medius. First time I did this was fine coz I still had the strapping tape new and tight but on the 2nd day, second time for me to try the clam work, it seems hurting my lower right back even if I lock my core anyway, I will try again tonight, hopefully I won’t hurt anymore.
By the way, the physio said I should stop running until I get better. It’s starting to get depressing coz I cannot do the exercises I normally do. I have stopped my normal routine for a month now and I could feel my waistline expanding and I am getting a bit bigger!!!!! which is not good!!
I am getting depressed now as I don’t see any improvement to my lower right back. The physio looks promising… I guess I just have to give it some more sessions but I am a bit concern that we might not have gotten to the bottom of the issue. My physio and I is working on the muscles but I think we need to work not just on the muscles but the bone as well. I have minor scoliosis and I guess this is the main cause why I am having all this pain and misaligned pelvic bone but then who can help me and give me the right advice?
Any thoughts?
Thank you in advance guys.
Asked by abella - 3 answers - 1 year 1 week ago
My opinion, try Iyengar yoga (once-twice a week), with a very good teacher in your area. Iyengar yoga is very much about alignment and awareness of your body parts. This will teach how to best keep your body in alignment consciously ALL the time. In addition you will need strengthening exercises from a very good fitness, body-builder or physical therapist. I believe, you need to build the muscles very strong to stabilize the pelvic region, and then use the yoga alignment awareness and flexibility for health (flexibility on weak muscles puts pressure on joints instead of working on the muscle). Strong muscles will build the structure to keep it in place, and knowing how to realign and putting your mind to do it, will keep it in the right place.
As an aid/introduction to yoga therapy, you can look up also Mukunda Stiles’s “Structural yoga therapy”.
Submitted 1 year 1 week ago by Maria HamiltonTry Iyengar yoga, with a very good teacher in your area. Iyengar yoga is very much about alignment and awareness of your body parts. This will teach how to best keep your body in alignment consciously ALL the time. In addition you will need strengthening exercises from a very good fitness, body-builder or physical therapist. I believe, you need to build the muscles very strong to stabilize the pelvic region, and then use the yoga alignment awareness and flexibility for health (flexibility on weak muscles puts pressure on joints instead of working on the muscle). Strong muscles will build the structure to keep it in place, and knowing how to realign and putting your mind to do it, will keep it in the right place.
As an aid/introduction to yoga therapy, you can look up also Mukunda Stiles’s “Structural yoga therapy”.
Submitted 1 year 1 week ago by Maria HamiltonHello Abella,
Please mention more about your scoliosis.
As per your history it appears a Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction syndrome, with a week sacrotuberous ligament. In anticipation, I am assuming that you may have a right sided concavity, of your scoliosis. If that's correct follow the undermentioned maneuver to help your scoliosis and consequently back pain and stiffness.
Technique : Sit on a firm mattress/ a yoga mat/ Pilates Mat, with your both knee extended in front of your body. Place a firm pillow of 3-4 inch thickness behind you, adjoining your hips. Now, Lie down on the pillow, on your back(Supine Position). Now, gently bend your knee, bringing your heels as close to your hips as possible. Now, turn your legs to your left side. Gently turn your upper body, and lie down on your left side. (The pillow will be just above your pelvic bone along side your torso).
Lie in this position for 3-5 minutes.
Follow this technique for up to 4 times a day for 5 days.
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Submitted 1 year 1 week ago by ShashikantMishra