I recently was having some hip/back pain (issues). After a bit of "sleuthing" and some tests, I realized that this might be Bertolotti's coming to "haunt" me. I asked my spine NP if this is what it was (and my ortho pointed out the anomalies) and she agreed. Generally, this doesn't create "pain" in that area. However, I noticed it moves more and the research suggests that it can create havoc elsewhere in the spine. (Tug of war: Is this spine or hip? Ortho or Spine?) Here I am, at Mayo, trying to figure it out. I am really interested in hearing about non-surgical Management.
I am an exercise physiologist by training and movement is important. I have a feeling I will need to relearn how to walk.

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