SI Joint Pain...Frustrated.

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Saw Sally today. She thinks it may NOT be a disc now, due to:
1. little to no relief w/ the cobra maneuver.
2. I can walk and stand w/out a lot of increased pain.
3. Forward flex bothers me, whereas a disc problem the patient would get pain relief w/ forward flex.

She gave me a new exercise: Lay on L side, L leg straight, R leg bent up. Pull up on L arm so L shoulder is all twisted around. Lay that way for 5-10 mins.

We may also try oral steroids to see if it takes away the pain, if it does, then there is inflammatory stuff going on. But we still do not know the origin. MRI is Wednesday at 6am.

Hmmm...that's interesting. I was always under the impression that forward flexion increases pain in those with disc problems present...and that the cobra relieves pain. I have a totally different back condition called spondylolisthesis, which is a forward vertebral slippage. I'm actually NOT supposed to do any kind of back extension exercises (like the cobra) because it can cause further slippage and instability in my lower spine. But bending forward (such as leaning on a table or countertop, brings me instant relief.

Your upcoming MRI will pretty much indicate right away, whether or not your issue is disc-related or something else. Good luck and I hope you find some answers soon!