A member asked:

Sometimes, when im about to sleep in prone or supine position.. it feels like theres a hot pack stick at my back. its hot and uncomfortable.why?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

SIJ: 22 yo male bemoans "hot poker stick" type of pain in low back region when reclined supine or prone. In these positions the anterior and posterior superior iliac spines contact the mattress/floor thereby torquing the pelvis into horizontal alignment; thereby challenging the lower lumbar vertebra with mechanical stress; imparting strain to the L-5/S-1 joint; raising concern for spondylolisthesis.

Answered 6/5/2017

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