A heavy, persistent pain in the sacrum after shoveling snow.
symptom
In February of this year, I felt a sudden pain in my lower back while shoveling snow. The pain subsided afterward, but since then my lower back has been bothering me. I have a heavy, aching sensation around both sacroiliac joints, and I complain that it hurts when I bend forward. I was also unable to continue running, which I had been doing until March, due to the pain. I received acupressure-like treatment at a chiropractic clinic, but there was no change in the pain.
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Visitors
Male
38 years old
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Period
June 2026
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Visit Frequency per week
1
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Number of Visits
1
Treatment and progress
During the initial examination, tenderness was observed in the sacroiliac joints and near the sacral foramina on both sides. The patient complained of pain during forward flexion, but in reality, their body was flexible and they could flex forward without difficulty. On the other hand, they could barely flex backward and appeared very uncomfortable. To alleviate the pain during forward flexion, acupuncture was performed on points near the sacroiliac joints, and acupuncture was performed on points in the neck to address the pain near the sacral foramina. Furthermore, acupuncture was performed on points on the scapula to make backward flexion easier. After the treatment, the pain was significantly reduced, and both forward and backward flexion became easier. The patient later called to report that they felt "much better."
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Summary
In this case, the patient complained of pain during forward bending, but in reality, there was a significant limitation in backward bending, and it is thought that treating only the pain during forward bending would not have been sufficient to alleviate the symptoms. By focusing on symptoms the patient was unaware of through movement assessment and combining treatment with acupuncture points around the sacroiliac joint, neck, and scapula, pain relief and improvement of range of motion were achieved. This suggests the importance of observing and appropriately addressing symptoms and limitations in movement that the patient themselves may not be aware of.
Staff in charge
Director Hiroki Niwa
