Back ligaments causing pain?

[chris67bug]

Just a quick update, went to the physio again today. She used 'interferential' treatment on me. It was ok although I have to admit that I don't feel any different afterwards!

One thing she mentioned to me is that she can feel 'grittiness' in the raised areas over the SI joints. The areas feel 'lumpy' and they are the main sources of pain I feel. Could the pain and stiffness I have be a build up of scar tissue? I started doing weight training when I was about 15, so there is bound to be some 'wear and tear' associated with this.

Any help most appreciated.

chris

[worshiper]

Each structure in the low back has a specific referred pain pattern associated with it. For example, the sacroiliac ligaments generally refer pain straight across the lowest portion of the back. The ilio-lumbar ligament refers pain on one side of the low back across the top of the ilium, the lateral hip, and the groin area. The sacrotuberous ligament has a distinctive pattern. It refers pain down the central portion of the back thigh, and if more severe, down the central portion of the calf into the heel. This injury is frequently confused with a hamstring injury when the pain is felt only in the lower buttock and down the back of the thigh.

[chris67bug]

Worshipper, thanks for the reply. Certainly the pain I feel is localised around the SI joint areas. There does seem to be a built up of 'gritty' feeling hard tissue which is tender to the touch and my back is stiff and sore when i bend forwards and also when sitting. I have no pain when i move my legs, walking and running are fine, it is only when the back is activated.

I was reading about a condition called 'chronic muscle hardening' which office workers can get through prolonged periods of sitting which i've done for the past six years!

Thoughts anyone?

chris