Back pain and horse riding

I had my first and only fall thus far a couple of months after I started riding. I landed back first on a rock about 1/3 the size of my fist. Nothing broken, but damage to the soft tissue still causes me pain 4 years later - although it is no where near as bad now! It runs from my right lower back past my hip to the outside of my right thigh.

Riding usually causes the pain to flare up after about 45 minutes. Jogging for 20 minutes will cause it to swell up visibly about an hour later. The 2/week massage therapy I was prescribed for 3 months did nothing to help.

When riding, my lower back remains stiff, and horses tend to drift left when I ride. Mia is the horse I ride most of the time, and I think she has learned to ignore the extra pressure on her right side.

This sounds like scar tissue is the culprit here.
Has anyone ever carried out a scan to see the problem?
Im thinking there may be an operative procedure that may produce a favourable outcome?
Dr Les Bailey

I am looking for one. They are hard to find. I just want all of it to go away and be able to ride again pain free (no upper body fatigue).
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Good ones are hard to find. There are plenty of average ones about!!!
Sometimes you have to try a few until you find one who gets the results you need.
They all work differently, and some approaches suit one patient and not another.
Dr Les Bailey

My Physiotherapyst said I have weakness/injury to my SI joint, I have tried to do the exercises she told me to do and I did some massages but the pain hasn't gone away. It is very severe when I do barn work and or just standing and walking around. I have an appt with my doctor to find a chiropractor, do you think that will help?

I have no pain during riding or after riding.

Yes,if its a pelvis problem, an osteopath or chiropractor will yield the best results for you.
It may be a question of finding one who gets the results you want, but don't be afraid to try a few if need be, as all have their own approach.
Dr Les Bailey

It seems like I can't engage my core very well. At pt it was very hard for me to tilt my pelvis into "neutral spine". Pt really didn't help me much. I've always wanted to try massage and decompression therapy. I just feel like my body needs to be reset and start all over.
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MMMM? New bodies are quite expensive, so the chiropractor idea may be better
Dr Les Bailey

Lol I know I have no choice. It'd be neat though. I found a chiro/massage. It's alliance chiropractic massage in watauga. They seem to have some good ideas on here. Maybe I'll give them a call :p
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We have a saying in England
"A stitch in time saves 9"
So make that appointment!!!
Dr Les Bailey