Lower back and pelvic issues while working out

capriqueen

So I injured my lower back in a barre class a couple of months ago. Since then, my tailbone has consistently been been a pain in the neck (back?) ranging from mild to excruciating. I saw a couple of different doctors who all told me to wean off strength training for a bit (which I did) and take Ibuprofen prescription strength and ice it. X-ray of the tailbone area came back okay.

Along with the back pain, I have recently been noticing a pulling sensation of some sort in the pelvic area (sorry, TMI) when I bend down to lift something, or even during regular strength training. I am not sure if these issues are related. I have tried hip flexor stretches, stretches for the back (like Cat and the Cow), but they only work temporarily. I also have anterior pelvic tilt so I try to regularly do stretches and exercises that fix that.

My trainer says that it may be a structural issue, but to diagnose it correctly may require an MRI which I am not ready to shell out money for. I might be seeing a PT soon, but I have gone for so many tests and doctor's visits that I am at my wit's end. Anyone with any suggestions ?

jelleigh

I found PIYO (a beachbody program)to be helpful with my lower back and pelvic alignment issues. I also found a combination of massage and a good chiropractor helped a lot with alignment issues . I found a chiropractor that specialized in sports injuries and a few visits really made a difference. Just my experience.

Hannahwalksfar

Definitely get a PT

mbaker566

i would see a PT

idioblast

Personally, I would try a chiropractor. Sometimes after I've had a lower back episode, I will continue to have pain on one side or the other. I've seen Spine Specialists and PTs over the years, but my chiropractor was the only one able to help in a meaningful way. The adjustments helped loosen things up in a way no amount of stretches or exercises could.

Cassandraw3

A chiropractor may help, but I think a PT would be a better fit. I've been struggling with a tight psoas for years (didn't realize) and my chiropractor was treating the symptoms (misaligned hips, tight hamstring), but not the cause (tight psoas). Definitely echoing what others have said. Try out a PT.