First post here, and looking on some advice on what I should be fixing – I am not sure I have the body terminology right so I cant seem to find suggestions on mwod on what I should be fixing or how to.

40 years old and seem to have 2 marble sized balls,1 on each side of spine at lower back that appeared maybe 3 months ago. Chiro/PT says its inflammed facet joints. Hard to stand up straight right after I am stting or laying down, then 20 seconds later I can stand up straight but still lower back hurts and almost feel right through to front of body. After session with Chiro (heat and then adjustment) I am fine almost immediately for days with no pain. Then will do something that aggravates it and it wont seem to get better until I go back to Chiro and cycle repeats.

I took 4 weeks off of Crossfit after last adjustment and had no pain during that 4 weeks, but felt pain again next morning after 1st Wod back, then it went away for one whole day on it own, and now its back again.

I have been using lacrosse ball hard on both sides of spine for about 20 minutes 2 times per day and stretching but doesnt seem to be helping (perhaps i am not doing the right mobility exercises). Not sure if related (but will mention just in case) but once in a great while my right glute will hurt for an hour or so out of blue and cause me a slight limp until its worked out.

Any suggestions on what it is I am experiencing (and correct body area name so that I can find related posts, videos, and articles here on mwod), how to self fix, how long I should go without working out to heal (if even needed), etc?

Thank you in advance as I really miss being active and especially not hurting all day.