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