Low Back and SI Issues

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   Looking for some suggestions on path to correct numerous issues... I'm 38 years old. I've been dealing with low back issues since 1999. Over 15 years of PT with some good results, but over last 3 years some newer symptoms with SI joint. Last few months nerve issue is bad down left leg, but pain doesn't get any lower than knee.  L1 has old fracture, 10-20% loss of height and slight herniation/bulge. L4-5, S1 herniation. Stenosis in lumbar, minor arthritis as well. Left SI joint has "locked up" a few times. Bad inflammation on left side. 
Prednisone only helps small amount. Takes the edge off. Muscle Relaxers have helped for short periods of "flare ups".  

Getting 3 opinions from different doctors. 

One went right to cortisone injections. He didn't offer really any guidance other than "Get the shot and see what happens." The talk of surgery will come after the cortisone shot. 

Chiropractor wants to put me on a 3 day a week program. 

Meeting with another doctor is scheduled. 

Any guidance appreciated!

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JR45 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Jul 10 2020 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote JR45 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Low Back and SI Issues Posted: Jul 10 2020 at 3:21pm
	Looking for some suggestions on path to correct numerous issues... I'm 38 years old. I've been dealing with low back issues since 1999. Over 15 years of PT with some good results, but over last 3 years some newer symptoms with SI joint. Last few months nerve issue is bad down left leg, but pain doesn't get any lower than knee. L1 has old fracture, 10-20% loss of height and slight herniation/bulge. L4-5, S1 herniation. Stenosis in lumbar, minor arthritis as well. Left SI joint has "locked up" a few times. Bad inflammation on left side. Prednisone only helps small amount. Takes the edge off. Muscle Relaxers have helped for short periods of "flare ups". Getting 3 opinions from different doctors. One went right to cortisone injections. He didn't offer really any guidance other than "Get the shot and see what happens." The talk of surgery will come after the cortisone shot. Chiropractor wants to put me on a 3 day a week program. Meeting with another doctor is scheduled. Any guidance appreciated!

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 13 2020 at 2:33pm
	Have you tried some PT again? Manual therapy including muscle energy technique, joint mobilizations, traction, STM/MFR, dry needling. Core strengthening & postural training. Maybe cortisone shot and then PT and see how things go? Unfortunately surgery is not a guarantee for alleviation of pain especially since they can not pin point where your issue is.

billymackes09 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Aug 26 2020 Location: Male Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote billymackes09 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug 26 2020 at 3:31am
	When you go to a North York walk in chiropractor near me you can have a good treatment for this of pain.
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mattpobrien4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Jan 10 2022 Location: calgary Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattpobrien4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 10 2022 at 5:25am
	Thanks for the Information :)

patrickssheets Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Jan 18 2022 Location: calgary Status: Offline Points: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote patrickssheets Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 18 2022 at 11:25pm
	I'm so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with back pain for so long. It can be difficult to find relief. Have you seen a chiropractor specialist about your problem? I would recommend getting an x-ray of your back, which might identify any potential problems.
	Hi I am Patrick S Sheets :)

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