Help! I have been experiencing hip, back and sciatic pain for almost a year. During that time I have seen 2 physios with varying degree of success. The pain seemed to come on gradually with no trigger and no amount of stretching and rest seemed to help. At one point the pain was so bad in the morning that it felt like my entire hip was seazed up!
The pain has come and gone, most recently I was pain free for 5 months until a week ago when it seemed to be aggrevated after doing deadlifts. These were not overly heavy and the pain in this case is mostly in the glute and calf and is managable. Also the pain is completely relieved when I sit or lie down, its only when standing and walking it gets gradually worse. Also if I bend foward or squat it is fully relieved, almost as if the nerve is being pinched while im standing. Also if Im lying down and move into a glute bridge the pain occurs.
Physio does myofacial release of the psoas, also has tried accupuncture of the glutes and piriformis with little success.
The physio doesnt really know whats wrong, he has completely ruled out disc herniation and wants me to continue with my training regime. I am 30, very fit and healthy but do have a desk job where i sit 7-8 hours a day.
I engage in regular intense exercise in the form of strength training, crossfit and general cardio conditioning. I also foam roll and stretch daily and adhere to proper form in all exercises.
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