What keeps bothering me is that I wouldn't really call what I'm experiencing painful...at least not compared to the fall I took. It is painful but in more of a severe discomfort type of way. Maybe my definition of pain or pain threshold is different. It's more like my leg and foot is really, REALLY deeply asleep...pins and needles type thing. Especially when pedaling. So is that pain? Wouldn't a bulging disc be more painful than what I'm describing? I can't recall if the dr. used the word sciatica or not. I think he just used the words like, pain of unknown etiology. So I'm not 100% sure of what the problem is. Also, when he moves my leg around I don't feel any pain in my back...if it was a disc problem wouldn't there be pain when he does this? If it's not a disc then what has been causing this for 8 years? My lower back is constantly tight, like a mini spasm. Putting on socks is a hugh chore, especially first thing in the morning. If it was a piriformis issue wouldn't doing those stretches hurt? They don't really hurt me. I know it is somehow related to that fall though. Maybe another MRI is called for. At least that's what I'm going to ask for. I see a different dr. tomorrow. Hopefully I'll find out something more. I just don't want to have to deal with this for another 8 years.