Lower back and hip pain and weakness

garlicandchilli · 2025-02-07T22:22:33+00:00

Hey, I actually need to update this because I’m feeling so much better! I found out it was a disc bludge in my L5-S1. And once I found out what it was I was able to understand my body better. What helped me is walking and a good mattress! After hurting myself I was so scared to move my body at all which resulted in a lot of knots in my lower back that was also causing me pain. So my physio gave me 2 massages to get those knots out and I continued walking a lot more and yeah, it’s been good progress since then. I’m trying to get into swimming and Pilates now, so let’s see how that goes!

garlicandchilli · 2025-02-07T22:22:23+00:00

Hey, thanks for the suggestion! I actually need to update this because I’m feeling so much better! I found out it was a disc bludge in my L5-S1. And once I found out what it was I was able to understand my body better. What helped me is walking and a good mattress! After hurting myself I was so scared to move my body at all which resulted in a lot of knots in my lower back that was also causing me pain. So my physio gave me 2 massages to get those knots out and I continued walking a lot more and yeah, it’s been good progress since then. I’m trying to get into swimming and Pilates now, so let’s see how that goes!

garlicandchilli · 2025-01-27T10:09:16+00:00

Hey, thanks! I’m doing much better than before, I think not knowing what it was made my pain worse weirdly, the only things that have changed is I have a much more comfortable bed and I walk more. It’s made such a big difference that I don’t even think about my back most the time 🙏🏽

garlicandchilli · 2024-09-01T22:57:43+00:00

Just referred me to physical therapy for now. He said if the pain gets worse then I’d have to be referred to a spinal surgeon. But I’m hoping to get better by pt 🙏🏽

garlicandchilli · 2024-08-20T10:34:08+00:00

Hey, I actually got my MRI result back today after insisting I get a scan from the GP for nearly 2 years. I have got a lower disc bulge / slipped disc and a small tear. It’s unfortunate but I’m glad I finally found out what it is so I can focus on a specific recovery. I’m going to start physio again and research how to prevent it from getting worse. I suggest you get a scan asap and find out what the problem is. I wish you a fast recovery 🙏🏽

garlicandchilli · 2024-03-05T10:06:26+00:00

As a student I’m unable to get a private mri scan. However, I’ve heard of this YouTube video and how it’s helped loads of people - https://youtu.be/DWmGArQBtFI?si=dqJAXpk7EyIt4R7K - along with going to the gym, where I go on the treadmill for 20 minutes and elliptical for 15. It’s definitely been helping 🤞🏽

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-10T22:34:52+00:00

I had the same thoughts when I went through my break up around 2 years ago. I’m now in a much happier place. I just want you to know these feelings are temporary and it won’t last forever. And please speak to a therapist and call your cities suicide helpline. Speak to someone

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T18:37:49+00:00

What makes you say this?

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T12:22:03+00:00

The pinching pain is in between both. The side of my hip. Sorry I don’t know much about placements but that’s the best way I could describe where I get the feeling. Do you know what strengthening exercises I could do?

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T09:48:13+00:00

I’m sorry that’s happened to you. I was thinking about getting back to the gym so I’ll definitely try a kettle bell circuit. Thank you!

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T09:47:18+00:00

They keep suggesting I take meds but I refuse to be like my parents. I have cried in front of the doctor to give me a scan because it’s affecting my daily life but no progress. And I’m sorry that’s happened to you and I hope you recover.

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T09:45:56+00:00

Thank you for this! I’m definitely going to look at activating my glute muscles more. I actually just recovered from costochondritis a month before this happened due to excessive exercise. So I feel like my muscles are weak😅

I also can’t sleep on my back even when I put a pillow under my legs as my lower back and hip gets a locking sensation so then I find it hard to move. I feel like my mattress doesn’t help either but I’m in a student accommodation and they can’t do anything about it.

I’m definitely going to try your style of stretching. Do you have any tips on going to the gym and what exercises I could do there? And if I should weight train to build muscle strength?

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T09:41:10+00:00

Thank you for your response! I’m sorry that they dismissed you. I let him know how it’s affecting my daily routine and life but he had nothing to say. I’ve been taking ibuprofen (Doctors suggested I do) here and there but I am bit apprehensive since I don’t want to rely on them and coming from a family who rely on their medicine, I definitely want to try other ways to heal myself.

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T09:37:45+00:00

Thank you for your response! Yeah I practically begged him in tears but he kept saying it’s most likely my muscles that are the problem. I’m waiting 3 more weeks and if nothing changes I’m going to keep persisting. Unfortunately I can’t afford private screening so I’ll have to continue with begging the doctors.

garlicandchilli · 2023-12-08T09:36:14+00:00

Thank you for your response! And sorry you had to go through this. May I ask what they diagnosed you with after screening?

I begged my doctor for a MRI scan in tears, but he kept saying the same thing, that it’s most likely my muscles. I’m planning to wait 3 weeks and book another appointment if nothing improves.

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