by worried
(UK)
Lower back pain - disc problems or glutes?
Suffered lower back pain for a number of years. Had a very bad disc prolapse at L4/5 removed July 2011 and things have been almost excellent since apart from a few minor flare ups which my Chiro has quickly rectified.
For last two weeks have been suffering more persistent and worrying lower back pain and stiffness. The pain is worst on the right side just above or on the top line of my pelvis about midway between my spine and the side of my hip. Lying down for brief periods, doing your exercises and applying heat all seem to help.
Doing the slump test i can raise my right leg fine and lower my chin at the same time. On the left side, i can put my leg out straight but lowering my head increases pain in the right lower back. Am hoping beyond all hope that it is just muscular as desperately fear another disc problem.
Realise only an mri scan will be conclusive but just wondering if you think there is a chance it could just be gluteus (medius perhaps) and if so whether you can recommend anything to alleviate it? Thank you for all the info on your site, it has been very helpful.
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