Question 1

is traction or acupuncture best for a pinched nerve in lower back?

Accepted Answer

Traction/acupuncture: Great question:  
the real answer is nobody knows.  They have never been compared head-to-head in any sort of controlled trial.  They are both treatments that can be beneficial and i would suggest doing both of them.  Consider epidurals too.  When dealing with a pinched nerve, i think the most important thing is to know if there is nerve damage (an EMG will diagnose).  If so, surgery is warrante.

Question 2

what is the best solution for recovering from a pinched nerve (lower back)?

Accepted Answer

Time: This usually results from degenerative changes in the lumbar spine causing irritation to the nerve root.  Often this pain will resolve spontaneously in 2-3 weeks, but may require further treatment including medication, physical therapy, injections, and/or activity modification.   Your physician can help direct appropriate treatment.

Question 3

symptoms of pinched nerve in lower back?

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Leg pain: Pinched nerves in the lumbar spine (low back) usually present with leg pain, numbness, tingling, decreased ability to walk distances, limited standing or weakness. Sometimes a combination of those symptoms. Back pain is another common symptom.

Question 4

i think i have a pinched nerve in lower back. went to doc,today and got meds. how long until pain stops? i have had severe pain for 5 days now?

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Pain will go gradual: pain can linger longer if you have muscle spasm. but either way, dont be surprised if it goes on longer than one week. recovery and resolution will be quicker if you do everything right- rest, relax the muscle, take pain meds and do gentle range of motion exercises AFTER the pain goes away. the key is not to rush it

Question 5

can a pinched nerve in lower back cause numbness on left side of body from mid shoulder blade to toes?

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Nope: The lesion would have to be higher up to involve the shoulder blade.

Question 6

feels like l get a shiver in my thigh. i have a pinched nerve in lower back. low iron levels. what could be causing this feeling?

Accepted Answer

Thigh shivers: If these are muscle twitches, localized muscular or superficial nerve irritability is likely. If frequent diffuse muscle twitches or cramps occur, deficiencies of calcium, magnesium and potassium must be ruled out. I don't think it's a symptom of iron deficiency. The pinched low back nerve may be a factor,however. A neurologist could evaluate you for this.

Question 7

i have a pinched nerve in lower back that causes pain to my right hip. is it appropriate for me to play basketball or must rest it?  thanks!

Accepted Answer

Most likely, rest: Of course your treating Doctor who knows you and has the imaging reports that can be clinically correlated to your physical exam would be able tell you the best type of activity you can do.  Me, over the computer would say that conservatively, I would rest the area, until you get some relief of pain, then follow-up with your Dr. to get an official answer as to a "return to Physical activities."

Question 8

can pinched nerve in lower back cause edema? pain specialist says i have pinched nerve causing low leg issue. but leg has edema (noted by therapist).

Accepted Answer

Have a full exam: Your pinched lumbar nerve may be part of the picture but so might other issues that may be hiding behind your chronic pain. Have a good full (lab work, too) exam to discover the role other issues might play. Pay some attention to your fluid intake/output amounts to report to the Dr. Endocrine, urology, bariatric, cardiac and other issues can result in swelling symptoms. Exam may lead to treatment.

Question 9

neuro said pain in foot coming from pinched nerve in lower back. no leg pain just foot. hurts to stand but when i lift foot off ground no pain.back?

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Possible: It is possible that foot pain can come from a pinched nerve in the back.  The other possible causes can include problems with the foot itself or a combination of the two.  You could potentially see an orthopedic surgeon it a podiatrist to give an opinion about whether there are issues with the foot itself if you did not feel comfortable with what the neurologist was telling you.

Question 10

hello, is sleeping on a hard floor beneficial for my back. i have a pinched nerve in lower back that effects right hip.

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Sleep on hard floor: Can help some but need to have exam too see what is going on.

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Can pinched nerve in lower back cause edema? pain specialist says i have pinched nerve causing low leg issue. but leg has edema (noted by therapist).

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Neuro said pain in foot coming from pinched nerve in lower back. no leg pain just foot. hurts to stand but when i lift foot off ground no pain.back?

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Hello, is sleeping on a hard floor beneficial for my back. i have a pinched nerve in lower back that effects right hip.

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