My back pain started 2 years ago, no
injury, just severe lower back pain. I had
an MRI at the time that showed a disc
protrusion at L5 S1. The pain eventually
got better after oral steroids and rest.
Now, the pain is back, and it is chronic.
I had an epidural injection in March, with
temporary relief. I have had two cortisone
shots, which made things worse. I had
another MRI and some X-Rays this year and
it showed the same disc protrusion, DDD,
and mild scoliosis. I started PT and the
therapist believes my pain is due to
pelvic obliquity, although none of the
docs every mentioned this? The pain in my
groin is awful. I cannot sleep well at
night, and the chronic pain is wearing me
down.

I have been to
three docs (two ortho surgeons) and now
PT. I don't know what to believe. One doc
said that there were depressed reflexes in
my left foot from the disc being
compressed. I had serious pain after the
last cortisone shot and I am not sure the
shot didn't do some sciatic nerve damage?
I am only 35 years old with three
children. I want to be myself again, I am
usually so active and healthy. Who would
you recommend I see that could help? A
chiropractor? Or a pain specialist? What
about an osteopathic physician? Should I
continue PT and see if that makes it
better (the exercises made the pain in my
groin unbearable!) Any suggestions would
be great.
Erin