Right up my ave this, 23 years and counting!

Started off as 8 disc's out! very ouch, osteo several times, ok for a while, then it would go again!

After several years of this, different suports, all to no avail, went a Chiropractor, they diagnosed the Sacroiliac joint was worn and sticking on one side! the problem is the muscules are the problem!

Once the joint or joints are out of alingenment, the muscles create a 'corset', ie, they tighten to try and prevent further damage, only in so doing they create more pain.

The only solution, is to get the muscles out of spasum, or relax them, then manipulate the afected joint or joints, then a course of treatment, and probably loose some weight, esp round the middle area, ( this dont help ) then as sugested, strengthening exersise to 'reinforce' the abdominal region, and before doing ANY lifting or bending, STRECH first!

I know this is the last thing you want to see, but it is the ONLY way to deal with it, supports are a help, but you will come to rely on them, and the back becomes weaker over time, and even more prone to this.

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