Expert: Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. - 4/1/2009

Question
Basically On sunday I went to pick up a bag of groceries and I got a sudden sharp pain in my very lower back on my left hand side around my pelvis area. This was sore for a few hours afterwards and while it still didnt feel right I could still go to work and do my workouts in the days that followed up to now.Just today I was bending over and I got that sharp pain in the same place.



I really feel I have an issue with my pelvis because if you look at my pictures on my this site your can see a slight curve to the left hand side so I need advice on 2 issues



I need an quick  solution to this immediate problem so do ye advise I go to a chiropractor or physio theripist the other issue is that I think that the deep lying reason for these problems is that my core is weak and I have muscle imbalances so I was wondering who should I go to the correct this longterm problem?

Answer
Hello Mark,


    You may want to have some deep soft tissue work on the lumber spine and glutes.  This will help reduce tension on the spine and irritated nerves.  A hour massage on the low back then a adjustment from a Chiropractor will give you the most relief.  Always ice the irritated area as much as possible, this will further reduce inflammation around the spine and nerves.

Have a great day,
Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.
P.S. I have worked with a great massage therapist in Ireland, her number is 0833783797 Miss Peterson.