Following 3 months of hamstring pain in right leg, saw physio. People on the forum thought it might be SI joint/sciatic pain.

I have had 2 physio sessions, and the first worked on mobilising SI joint which involved pressing down in time with my breathing about 6 times, then doing so with a 'twist' to try and unlock it. Two of these sets were performed. After that session the hamstring pain went. But the lower back area was tender and stiff after a day or so, lasting until my next session.

I went back for a second session 4 days later, and the physio worked on trying to ease L4 & 5 which seemed tender, which involved rocking me back and forth on my side, for quite a long time. I now feel my back muscles are in spasm to some degree since then, and painful.

I spoke to the physio today, which is now 5 days post treatment, and asked whether this could be caused by the treatment, but she seems to think it's more a moving of the pain from leg to back. I think it's reacting to the treatment. I feel I should let it settle rather than keep on going at it! Feels inflamed and the anti-inflams and ice/heat help only a bit. Painful to sit, walk, stand. Lying down on side helps.

I'd appreciate any thoughts. Doc has referred me now for Wikipedia reference-linkMRI scan. My inclincation is to let it settle before further treatment as I don't want to make it worse.

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