Question 1

can weak leg muscles cause loss of balance?

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Of course.: You expect your leg to support you, and lose balance when it does not.

Question 2

been having tremors in hands and legs, mainly on right side. right side arm and leg weakness, muscle fasciculations all over my body. right side facial twitch, jerking limb movements, severe fatigue, eyes feel stiff. what could be the cause?

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Tremors and Weakness: Please go to your emergency room or doctor ASAP.  There are lots of possibilities and the sooner your are treated the better.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

i have lower back pain that sometimes feels like my muscles are ripping apart and sharp pain that also caused leg weakness what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible herniated d: You need a MRI of your lower back to further evaluate your condition.

Question 4

it a right thigh muscle twitch above my knee (going on a week) cause for concern? i have no leg weakness or other symptoms that i know of at all.

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Maybe: Persistent muscle twitching can be due to overuse of the muscle, or irritation of the nerve going to that muscle. If there was no unusual activity to provoke it , there may be irritation of the nerves that go to the leg which come from the low back. You may need imaging of the spine.

Question 5

can a tear muscle in the back  cause arm and leg weakness muscle astropy and also abdominal weakness.and can mri find torn muscle and legaments.

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A : torn muscle in back will not affect nerves supplying arms and legs.

Question 6

what exercises can be done for weak leg muscles ?

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Squats: Squats done in proper form . If you have not done it before seek a coach or personal trainer help.

Question 7

what would make a 1 year old have weak leg muscles?

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Many diseases: There are many diseases that can produce weak legs in one year old. I suggest to see a pediatric neurologist soon.

Question 8

after stretching, i could not stand from serious hip pain and burning.  i have leg weakness and muscle spasms.  want to get back to the gym, but pain ?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice to affected area, elevation if able and anti-inflammatory (if no reason not to take one) are initial treatments.  Your complaints of weakness of leg are concern.  If no better in next 3-5 days, please see your doctor for evaluation.  Best of luck with this.  Dr R

Question 9

is foot numbness and lower leg weakness a nerve problem or a muscle problem?

Accepted Answer

Nerves: Typically numbness points to nerves.  Numbness associated with weakness is concerning for spine disease (pinched nerves).  You should consult a physician for evaluation sooner rather than later.

Question 10

i am experiencing  sciatica. the following also describe me: muscle cramps or spasms (painful), severe, pain shooting down the leg, hunched or stooped posture, back pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

L-spine evaluation: The least severe and easiest to treat would be piriformis syndrome. This is pinching on the nerve by a muscle in you buttock region. Given your presentation and posture that causes the pain to occur this could possibly be a buldging disc in your lower lumbar spine. you should be evaluated by your primary care provider and possibly be referred to a spine specialist if need be.

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Can weak leg muscles cause loss of balance?

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Been having tremors in hands and legs, mainly on right side. right side arm and leg weakness, muscle fasciculations all over my body. right side facial twitch, jerking limb movements, severe fatigue, eyes feel stiff. what could be the cause?

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I have lower back pain that sometimes feels like my muscles are ripping apart and sharp pain that also caused leg weakness what could this be?

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It a right thigh muscle twitch above my knee (going on a week) cause for concern? i have no leg weakness or other symptoms that i know of at all.

A member asked:

Can a tear muscle in the back cause arm and leg weakness muscle astropy and also abdominal weakness.and can mri find torn muscle and legaments.

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What exercises can be done for weak leg muscles ?

A member asked:

What would make a 1 year old have weak leg muscles?

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After stretching, i could not stand from serious hip pain and burning. i have leg weakness and muscle spasms. want to get back to the gym, but pain ?

A member asked:

Is foot numbness and lower leg weakness a nerve problem or a muscle problem?

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I am experiencing sciatica. the following also describe me: muscle cramps or spasms (painful), severe, pain shooting down the leg, hunched or stooped posture, back pain, and leg weakness. what should i do?

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