I was going to a physical therapist and during the exercises, I got a muscle spasm on the other side! I went right back to them and they rubbed the area and put the Tenz on it but it didn't go away. That one lasted about a month. I've had x-rays, CT scans, and MRI. All of them see nothing wrong with my back. I hope I am not boring everyone with this subject, but I am desperate for a cure. One doctor said it might be a nerve irritating that muscle, could I have that nerve cut out?!?
I was going to a physical therapist and during the exercises, I got a muscle spasm on the other side! I went right back to them and they rubbed the area and put the Tenz on it but it didn't go away. That one lasted about a month. I've had x-rays, CT scans, and MRI. All of them see nothing wrong with my back. I hope I am not boring everyone with this subject, but I am desperate for a cure. One doctor said it might be a nerve irritating that muscle, could I have that nerve cut out?!?
My symptoms were one leg being longer than the other. One hip being higher than the other. Pain and muscle weakness in lower back, glutes, hips and legs. Weakness of my legs to where I thought I would require a wheelchair. After many SI Joint manual adjustments and tons of specific exercises under the direction of a knowledgeable physical therapist therapist I no longer have Right on Right Sacral Torsion. My legs are strong! No more SI joint pain! The doctor is located in Salem, VA.
@joelhoward1092 I had a fusion from l4-S1 in 2023 for me I wish the could have supported l5 without going to S1 any twisting the pelvic gets out of align then bowels don’t want to move. Now if I rub the sacrum the pain goes right to my testicles . Any questions I’d be glad to discuss any with you
Like you, @joelhoward1092, I have my entire lumbar fused, have real difficulties with my SI joints, (particularly right side, but both do flare-up), & am considering future options to quiet them down.
My best "solution" so far has been chiropractor adjustments, but that gives me only about a week of semi-relief.
I'm looking forward to hearing SI joint fusion stories also, but at the same time, after 4 lumbar procedures, I've become rather "knife shy".
So I'm hoping to hear from others who've had their SI joint(s) fused... did it help or hurt your relief efforts?
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Yes, but I think I would see a physical therapist about that.
I was going to a physical therapist and during the exercises, I got a muscle spasm on the other side! I went right back to them and they rubbed the area and put the Tenz on it but it didn't go away. That one lasted about a month. I've had x-rays, CT scans, and MRI. All of them see nothing wrong with my back. I hope I am not boring everyone with this subject, but I am desperate for a cure. One doctor said it might be a nerve irritating that muscle, could I have that nerve cut out?!?
Is there a muscle/spine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota?
There is every kind of specialist at Mayo, Rochester. Just look at their website.
Don't even consider if anyone is bored or not.
There is an MRI neurography focused on the nerves.
https://www.hss.edu/conditions_magnetic-resonance-neurography.asp#:~:text=Conventional%20MRIs%20can%20sometimes%20show,visualized%20on%20standard%20MRI%20exams.
My symptoms were one leg being longer than the other. One hip being higher than the other. Pain and muscle weakness in lower back, glutes, hips and legs. Weakness of my legs to where I thought I would require a wheelchair. After many SI Joint manual adjustments and tons of specific exercises under the direction of a knowledgeable physical therapist therapist I no longer have Right on Right Sacral Torsion. My legs are strong! No more SI joint pain! The doctor is located in Salem, VA.
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3 ReactionsI am very glad you found relief! I wish I was closer to Salem, VA and could see your doctor.
I am considering trying to go to Mayo.
Has anyone had their SI Joints fused? Either full open or minimally invasive fusion. If so, how did it go?
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2 Reactions@joelhoward1092 I had a fusion from l4-S1 in 2023 for me I wish the could have supported l5 without going to S1 any twisting the pelvic gets out of align then bowels don’t want to move. Now if I rub the sacrum the pain goes right to my testicles . Any questions I’d be glad to discuss any with you
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1 ReactionLike you, @joelhoward1092, I have my entire lumbar fused, have real difficulties with my SI joints, (particularly right side, but both do flare-up), & am considering future options to quiet them down.
My best "solution" so far has been chiropractor adjustments, but that gives me only about a week of semi-relief.
I'm looking forward to hearing SI joint fusion stories also, but at the same time, after 4 lumbar procedures, I've become rather "knife shy".
So I'm hoping to hear from others who've had their SI joint(s) fused... did it help or hurt your relief efforts?