AboutDr. Paul Newhart Expertise All aspects of chiropractic and chiropractic care. Sports injuries and rehabilitation. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive stress disorders treatment certified. Low level laser, rehabilitation, Chiropractic education.
Experience Over 14 Years in chiropractic. Over 10 years with a focus on rehabilitation and sports injuries
Organizations Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
Education/Credentials Doctor of Chiropractic. Post graduate training in Carpal tunnel treatment, soft tissue treaatment, sports injuries, rehabilitation
Question I started having pain in my lower back by the spine(top buttock)right side. I also had a little hard lump underneath the skin its now been a week and the lump has doubled I have a red mark on the skin and the pain has gotten so bad I can't sit on it and I can barely sleep. the pain gets worse as I do activitys. I don't ever remebering injuring the area. Do you know what this is can I be seen by a chiroprator or do I need to see a doctor.
Answer Having the redness, unless it is red from touching or rubbing the area, I would say see your family doctor first. If it is ok medically, I would suggest you see a chiropractor. A lump in the area you describe can be from swelling in the sacroiliac joint, which will lead to a "lump" under the skin. A chiropractor should be able to assess and treat this for you.
