<human>: I had a low back injury when I slipped on a wet floor in 1997. I went thru the Colorado work comp system for a time. However, I sought help out of the system in 2001. I went to San Antonio, Tx. to get an independent evaluation and subsequent L5-S1 Spinal fusion with cages in May 2001. I did fairly well, however, I always have had an SI joint pain and dysfunction. If I have a Chiropractic adjustment, I have relief of my dysfunctional gait and of the right SI Joint Pain. I feel this has gone on long enough! It is now 2011, so it is 13 years past my injury. Help?
<bot>: Hello, It looks that you had surgery about 13 yrs back, and it was fusion at L5 and S1. Due to this surgery the movement which was occurring at L5-S1 level is now occurring more at its corresponding L4 and at SI joint level. This may lead to little more pressure at SI joint area. I will advise you're following to help you:1. Apply an analgesic ointment. Locally, do not massage, three times a day2. Do warm fomentation locally for three times a day over affected area3. Do not bend at your back. Better to sit and then lift any object.i.e., adopt good back habits.4. Take a joint supplement like glucosamine, Chen Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. 