Patient's question:
Sometimes, my left hip and the back of my thigh hurt. Sitting on a hard chair for about ten minutes makes my left leg tingle. I have lumps in my lower back. In Tianjin, a doctor said it was a sacroiliac joint subluxation. The first time they adjusted the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine, the symptoms disappeared for over a month, but then they returned. I went back because the first doctor was unavailable, and I saw a different doctor. The second doctor only adjusted the sacroiliac joint, not the lumbar spine. The symptoms in my left leg persisted. Also, the two doctors used different manipulation techniques. The first one adjusted the lumbar spine first, then had me lie on my side with my left leg on top and adjusted the sacroiliac joint. The second one didn’t adjust the lumbar spine, had me lie on my side, and then moved my left leg outward. After the second adjustment, I always hear a popping sound in my lower back when I lie flat. I asked if the second doctor could have made it worse. Now my left leg is still longer. Is this a sacroiliac joint subluxation or pelvic rotation? I consulted a deputy director at the Air Force General Hospital, who said it’s pelvic rotation. The two conditions are the same.Doctor's answer:
When a diagnosis of lower back and leg pain is confirmed but the treatment is ineffective, it is necessary to question the accuracy of the diagnosis. First, a thorough physical examination and X-ray should be conducted. Currently, there is a certain correlation between these two conditions. It is recommended to visit a regular and professional hospital for a detailed examination before treatment. After treatment, it is important to minimize walking but also engage in appropriate exercise, and to reduce the intake of spicy foods.