Pain in the ass, literally

In case you are wondering..I still have that pain..in the ass.  Yes..literally. Well, ok..lower back near to buttock to be specific. I still can't bend :(

I've consulted three different 'practitioners'.  Ya..I'm that kiasu..or may be impatient.

First, I consulted the tit tar fellow..was told it's probably just wind in the nerves..nothing to worry about..so I happily continued with gym.

Then..it got worse..so..I went to the normal TCM centre that I always go to..but my regular doctor wasn't around.  The other doc made things sound so complicated..even concluded that what I've been doing at the gym is not good for me :s Gave me a good "tuina" (a form of massage treatment to relieve muscle spasms).  Also did acupuncture and cupping.  I felt exhausted after the treatment.  But not any better.

I called my other doc (the sports injury specialist)...he asked me to go in for a check.  Conclusion..yes, I do have muscle spasms all over the back but he suspects there may be a prolapsed disc too. Since I'm not in extreme pain, he chose not to rush into Xray / MRI or any serious medication.   For now, it's working towards relieving the muscles spasms and hopefully the pain subsides and end of story.  My back is colorfully taped with kinesiology tape now ..they are pink in color!

Some useful knowledge about prolapsed disc, click HERE

I do feel slightly better now..but I'm not sure if it's just the effect of the muscle relaxant.  And I think the drugs are making me sleepy too!

Yawnzzz....