Cronic Lower Back and Gluteal Muscle Pain

Hi Everyone

Im a 26 year old female and have had ongoing lower back pain for the past 5 years. Ive literally been around the world and back again trying to find a solution. Ive had 6 different physios; 3 pain specialists; a rheumatologist; MRI scans of my spine and pelvis that have come back normal; ultra sound on my right gluteal muscle and lower side which gives me the most pain; blood tests that were normal.

I worked together with a trainer and a physio for about a year building up core strength, light weight training etc. That was going great for a while but ultimately it did not last and in particular the last 4 months have been hell.

I finally had the excruciating cortizone injections into my Sacroiliac joint in the beginning of March 2010 which did absolutely nothing other than traumatise me to my very core as a result of the painful procedure. I am so frustrated that no matter what Ive done, nothing is working.

I have been on everything from Tylex to Lyrica, have taken Valium to try to help me sleep but to no avail. I get absolutely no pain relief from any medication.

Ive also been to Osteopaths and most recently- last week- have started seeing a Rolfer. I get frequent massages to try to release the tension and strain in my muscles and find that initially I have momentary relief but within the hour I am right back to being taught, strained and in pain, predominantly in my right glute and lower back.

Standing for more than a minute is impossible, sitting for long periods is very uncomfortable, car journeys are painful, working is out of the question at the moment, and sleep is a precious commodity that does not come easily. I have yet to sleep right through the night without tossing and turning, trying desperately to achieve a comfortable relaxed position which is as likely as me winning the lottery.

I am seeking ANY advice/help that anybody has or if anyone has had similar trouble it would be great to know that Im not alone with this.

Thanks for reading,

LJ.