Alright.... updating time!
Went to see Mr. Physiotherapist yesterday evening. Not too good news for a start. Apparently he suppects that I have an inflammation in my lumbar-sacral joint (layman's term: the joint between the last vertebrae and the sacrum - the bone that connects both ur hip bones together). On top of that, I have what is called Facet Joint Dysfunction (facet joints of the spinal cord are rubbing against each other and the cartilage that line these joints are probably worn out).
Most likely due to an overuse injury - I'm starting to suspect it all began during my rowing days, coz this injury is really common in rowers due to the repetitive twisting at the torso. Following which I probably did something to trigger its onset again. Not too sure still.... have to do a follow up session on Friday. Currently I also have to take this anti-inflammatory medication... so yea, all in all, its not looking too good.
He started off testing my range of motion for my back - asked me to stretch here, bent there, twist here, rotate there .... all sorts of stuff, to the point the pain sets in. I felt so useless coz I'm pretty flexible for a start and now I can't even go into the range of an average person coz it hurts badly. So yea, after examining, he turned to me and said:
Mr. Physio: Jacinta! You're back's pretty much screwed up hey!
Me: Sighz!
Mr. Physio: Why did u take so long to see a physio?
Me: I dunno. I thought it was just another back strain from over exercising!
Mr. Physio: Well.... no more sports for u young lady!
Me: WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Completely NO MORE???? Are u serious!
My worst nightmare has just come true! I'm gonna grow fat! Okok, I'm just a tad overexaggerating here. I'm not allowed to do any sports except swimming. However, I'm only allowed to do freestyle, backstroke and some water walking activities; no breaststroke or butterfly allowed! Sighz! So technically, no sports except swimming for the meantime.
Sidenote: Deep tissue massage was awesome! Pain but sure felt good. He keep telling me 'if u need to swear or scream, do so, it's very good and therapeutic!' So there u have it.... update of my back condition! Pray for me ya!
Cheers!