What causes pain in hamstring stretch after hip adjustment?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had my hips adjusted about a year ago and the trainer who did it yanked my right leg to align my hips. It felt good at that time but the next day I had nerve pain down my left leg and into my lower back on the right side. Every time I stretch my left hamstring or sit in an L shape I get a really sharp pain in my right lumbar spin area. It has not gotten any better and I have tried nerve flossing but that was making it worse.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

In my opinion, you might have your sacroiliac (SI) joint strained and the same is causing you pain in the back and the leg. You just need a good mobilization of the SI joint and lower spine. Along with some soft tissue work to relieve the pain and spasms. Nothing to worry. Once you start realigning the joint you will gradually feel better.

You need to start strengthening your lower back and glute stability with hip control exercises. As of now, keep a lot of icing in the painful area frequently like once in two hours for 10 to 15 minutes. Gentle stretching of the gluteus and hip flexor, gentle massage over the gluteus muscles, and a hip mobility program will help you to relax with lower leg symptoms.

I hope this helps.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.