Anybody else deal with this? I have it at L5.. Some are saying fusion as an only option, while others are saying the epidural injection will help a lot.
The pain is from my right glute down to my right ankle. Walking and standing is brutal. I can sit and ride my mountain bike all day long with zero pain.
Had an MRI 2 days ago. Going to try to post a pic.
Also gonna post a pic of xray.
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Looking at this I hVe two questions:
1- did these symptoms just occur?
2- did you get into a car accident / fall?
The reality is this- that is slipped between 25-50%
Majority of the time these are congenital (you’re born with them) and they don’t present symptoms
With the symptoms you’re having though you may need to consider surgery.
Look for a good sports chiropractor in your area. Adjusting that sacrum into flexion will alleviate symptoms but with the severity it will not be a permanent fix
You may need surgery-
Consult with the orthopedic surgeon, ask if you can try chiropractic first
Give that a shot for 2-3 months and if you have no relief (providing the chiro gives you PT exercises as well) - you might want to consider SX
The fact that it feels better seated and biking tells us what the image shows us.
This does not mean it’s “ok” it just means that this likely is what’s causing your symptoms and not something else
Disclaimer; this is not medical advice
Consult your Orthopedic surgeon