Lower Back Pain?

Question

Apart from the obvious "see a doctor" . . . any clues what would cause inflamation on or around the sacroiliac? I can press on the area and feel a distinct, large marble-sized lump that will roll around slightly on the joint. Nothing seems to eliminate the pain entirely.

Answer 1

Obviously many respondents don't know where the sacroiliac is located. The sacroiliac joint lies NEXT to the spine and connects the sacrum, the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine, with the pelvis, iliac crest. There could be two issues at work here. One is an arthritic condition in the joint itself. You may want to have your blood acid levels checked if this pain is persistent. A secondary issue is muscle related. It can be caused by sleeping in a bad postion each night or by bad standing posture. Only you can determine your sleep habits and try to change your postion or bedding to see if it helps. As far as standing posture, you can see a podiatrist and they can conduct tests to see if your standing properly on your feet and recommend orthitics to help correct your posture. What is happening in both of these issues is this. High acid levels in the blood casue a crystaline type contaminant in the blood. This will collect in the joints anc cause gout like conditions. These conditions usually occur in the lower extremeties forst like the feet and ankles, but they can happen anywhere in the body. Its a simple check and can expose the condition so you can get it corrected if you have it. The posture either in sleep or while standing is causing muscle strain on your lower back muscles and they are spaziming thus causing the pain. You can feel these spazims or pressure points like you have done. So I am leaning more towards a posture problem as the root cause. Weight is also an issue, so if you have issues in that area, you may want to consider taking action in that area as well. Been there done that....

Answer 2

II have no Idea what caused it since we are not with you to know what you might have done.

A chiropractic adjustment would be my first suggestion. A deep massage will work well also.

But something that works for my husband and my daughter when their low back gets bad is the following.

Lay flat on your back on the floor, bend your legs at the knees and rest your calves from the knee down flat on a footstool or a coffee table. This opens up the vertebrae in your low back and relieve any pinched nerves that might be happening. Do this as needed. Stay in that position 15 to 30 minutes as long as it is helping.

For sleeping, sleep on a firm bed or sofa with thick sponge cushions (tall ) under your knees to keep the bend in the same position while you sleep.

DO NOT SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE, IT RUINS THE FIX.

Take Ibuprofen every four hours for relief of the inflammation and swelling. Ice packs will work well on painful areas, since they all get inflamed and swell some.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

I know what the first of your explanation says regarding seeing a doctor, but please hear me out because I have back problems: A doctor, specifically a Neurologist / Pain Management person, is the most effective source to get to the root of the problem. I've had back problems, a life-long thing, and just recently got out from under strict necessary restrictions that were required after spinal cord stimulator / battery relocation proceedure / surgery. I'm in no way suggesting that you need surgery, but it might be advisable to attempt to find a Nuerologist / Pain Management / Surgery Physician just in case. Many times, and I don't say this to scare you--I say it from personal experience and confirmation from doctors--nerve oriented things, depending how far down, especially on the spinal column, they are, can't be treated by OTC or "traditional" prescription medication(s). To get relief REQUIRES what I've gone through, SOMETIMES morphine, and other strong injected or pump-oriented medication(s) that MUST be controlled and strictly monitored to avoid addiction.
I don't know where you are, but I will go ahead and recommend a doctor to you because, if you are too far away, they MAY BE able to tell you one nearby you qualified to do minor surgery, should you need it. There are many Neurologist / Pain Management doctors, but they DON'T do surgery: Dr. Andrew Konen 9301 N. Central Expressway, Tower 2, Suite 585, Dallas, Texas 75204 214.252.9432. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

I have had a similar thing happen to me. When i finally got checked out- it was a pulled muscle and it was making the whole area around it inflamed.

If it is minor- get a yoga dvd or go to a class. stretching the muscle around it may be the best way to get rid of it. If it is severe- then physical therapy may be what you have to do. But its nice- you get deep tissue massage- that really helps.

Answer 5

Perhaps you've had a dislocation there before but if not, there is the likelihood of hemoroid popularly called "pile" and this might affect even your responsility to your wife when it comes to taking action.

Kindly visit a pharmacy shop for purchase of any drug with declofenac sodium (arbitren tabs) to relief or remove the pain if used as directed. If the pain persist, you cant resist the doctor attention.

Answer 6

Sounds like a bulging disc. Have you tried a chiropractor?

Answer 7

hello
did u go to bathroom lately
is it normal or not?
thats ur problem.
best