Pain in my low back, wait no... pain in my butt

[Catrin]

My appointment is coming up with the orthopedic doctor this week. I have been doing my hip flexor stretches. I went kayaking over the weekend with no issues. I have not ridden my bike and since I have not had pain. This is very worrisome as I'm afraid it's going to keep me from riding in general.

Sending you good thoughts and best wishes this week on finding both the cause of the problem and relief! I know what it is look to look at the specter of not being able to ride and I hope that worry disappears for you very soon.

[Becky]

I'm sorry that you're dealing with this. I don't have any real suggestions, but do second the ART recommendation. It worked wonders for my IT/VMO/patellar tendon issues a couple of years ago. My chiropractor is located in the greater Philly area and does ART....PM me if you want more info.

[azfiddle]

No answers for you but plenty of empathy. I have had some issues over the last 4 years off and on with low back, hip, IT band etc. It comes and goes (pulling out of a minor flare-up right now) but nothing as painful as what you describe. Keeping my fingers crossed that you can find the right person / right method to get this fixed. For me it was a combination of massage, PT, rest... and some mysterious component of time or chance....