[hopeismyenergy]

Hi friends,

I am just 28 and developed low back pain while playing tennis. X-Ray clearly shows that my Spine is not sitting in the Pelvis and was mis aligned.

My Chiro says this can be treated and may be fixed. Please give me any information you have on this.

What would be the best way to fight this ... I am really worried.

Thanks,

[ewizabeth]

Welcome to NeuroTalk! I'm glad you found us but I'm sorry that you're having low back pain.

Have you seen a medical doctor for the back pain? In our town we have a clinic with bone injury specialists and back pain specialists.

From what I've always heard about chiropractors, you go to them to have an "adjustment" and you have to keep returning to be re-adjusted. It might help to see a regular doctor because maybe you need physical therapy or some other kind of treatment?

I'm not an expert on this but those are things that I would do. We have a lot of people here with more experience than me so they should see your post and offer some ideas. I hope you'll feel better soon!

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by hopeismyenergy

Hi friends,

I am just 28 and developed low back pain while playing tennis. X-Ray clearly shows that my Spine is not sitting in the Pelvis and was mis aligned.

My Chiro says this can be treated and may be fixed. Please give me any information you have on this.

What would be the best way to fight this ... I am really worried.

Thanks,

Listen to your chiro-he is right.
I get this very often, always after twisting the back when sweeping, raking, bending and twisting, etc.
In my case, the pelvic point locks up, restricting movement and causing pain and inflammation.
The chiro will be able to spot this problem by looking at the area while you lift each leg in turn.
Very easy to fix, and one treatment should do it.
Be aware though, that for a while afterwards the joint will still be liable to lock up again, as the tissues calm down.
So you must avoid any back twisting.
Nothing else will fix it-force must be applied to get the joint to unlock.
Physios and doctors will be of no use.

Forget all that rubbish you hear from people who don't get regular chiropractic treatment, or have no first hand knowledge. There is no magic or unproven treatment involved.
This is a very common problem, especially as the body ages and muscles lose tone. The spine then takes more of the strain that the muscles used to take, and problems quickly occur.
One you are fixed, you don't have to go back unless you feel the need.
However, you will likely find that they suggest a routine maintenance treatment to keep the spine in shape and to stop it getting stiff.
Up to you.
I do this every 3 months. But for the lockup thing I will see him 3-4 times a year just for that.
You may need to ask him about playing tennis, and what muscle strengthening exercises may help.
I think that once you have this problem with the pelvis, it is more susceptible to a recurrence the more often it plays up.