Hip "buzzing"/twitching

[SMoses11]

I keep reinjuring my back on the left side, lower back, top of hip. I move the wrong way, bending usually, and feel a muscle/nerve "tweak" and then have pain and stiffness for about 3-4 days. This has happened about once a month the last three months. Now for about a week or two I have experienced a "buzzing" sensation in the same area, deep in the tissue. It feels like I have a low-vibrating cell phone in my back hip pocket. It "goes off" about every 5-10 secs and is driving me CRAZY. Nothing stops it, not sleep, not massage. It seems to pulse possibly with my breathing (exhaling) though it is not consistent. I am assuming it is a neuro/muscular issue, but what is causing this? How can I make it stop? It is not painful but is the most irritating, consuming, annoying thing, and it makes me worried. Help!
I am 44 year old female.

[Jana27]

Did you ever find a answer?

[PaulMD]

Hi there!

First of all you have to make sure that the problem is not caused by something anatomic like spinal column deformities, nerve impingement, or soft tissue masses.  A consultation with your primary physician can help you rule out these conditions.  He may order tests like Xrays or MRI if he deemed it necessary.  I'm not sure about the treatment but it should be safe to try applying cold or warm compresses (just try either) and see if we can achieve favorable results.  Also, make sure you're getting enough vitamins through supplements or through your usual diet, as some vitamin deficiencies (like Vitamin B) can cause these types of symptoms.

Hope this helps. My regards...