Did your symptoms come on slowly or all at once? Mine started a couple of years ago when I would do real hard work like heavy lifting and bending over alot for serveral hours, my back and groin would hurt for a couple of days and then it would go away until I did hard labor again. But it started about 6 months ago this time and they both hurt sometime during the day everyday. I've been checked by a doctor and he said that I did not have a hernia.
Hi Koolaid,
Welcome to the Pain Mangement Forum. I am glad that you have found us but sorry to hear about your pain.
There could be several things that are causing your symptoms. An MRI will reveal if you have a low spinal structure problem. If that is negative you may want to consider a sacroiliac problem. Your symptoms sound like they are related to a nerve entrapment, inflammation or irritation. I am sure there are other possibilities.
Only your physician can give you concrete answers. I encourage you to make an appointment for a good clinical exam.
I have similar symptoms that are caused by SIJ (sacroiliac joint) Dysfunction. It took years for that condition to be even considered.
Best of luck to you. I hope you will keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Take Care,
Tuck