Iliolumbar Ligament Sprain
An Iliolumbar ligament sprain is an injury to the Iliolumbar ligament between the pelvis and the 5th lumbar vertebrae. This ligament may be injured after a sudden movement or repeated bending and lifting.
Symptoms of a Iliolumbar Ligament Sprain
- Pain in the very lower back.
- Pain on one side of the back.
- Pain on bending forwards or sideways.
- Muscle spasm on the injured side.
- Tenderness when touching this area.
- Reduced range of motion.
Treatment
- Cold therapy to reduce pain and swelling if present.
- When pain allows, deep tissue sports massage techniques to mobilize the soft tissues in the area particularly the bottock and hip muscles.
- Stretching techniques for the muscles of the hip and buttocks.
- If this fails, a corticosteroid/anaesthetic mix injection may be useful.
