Question 1

lower back pain radiating to right groin and knee accompanied with intermittent tingling around the knee. progressive loss of bilateral motor strength?

Accepted Answer

? disc problems: in lumbosacral area, kindly keep the follow up with your neurologist/neurosurgeon, wish you wellness

Question 2

i've been doing physical therapy, but after exercise yesterday, why would i have lower back pain radiating into my knee and front knee on the right?

Accepted Answer

Radiating pain: Pain after therapy radiating down the leg to the knee is most likely related to nerve  irritation.  I suggest you go back into the physician who referred you to physical therapy and be reassessed.

Question 3

i have been experiencing bad lower back pain, radiating down my left leg. i can't afford to go to my doctor...any advice would be so appreciated!

Accepted Answer

Stretch and walk: Stretching and walking are the best for low back pain radiating to the leg. Lie on your back with one leg flat and bring the other knee up to your chest and hold for 10 seconds, then alternate legs.  Repeat that 3 times. Do this every day. Try to walk at least 5 minutes 3 times a day. Ice and heat can help. Drink adequate fluids. If you tolerate them, you can take acetaminophen and/or naproxen.

Question 4

my brother (18 y) is suffering from lower back pain radiating to right leg.
his lumbar spine mri report concludes minor disc bulge at l4-l5 without any significant spinal canal narrowing in lumbar spine. kindly guide about the report and what to do?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: He has symptoms of sciatica which is an irritation/inflammation of the nerve going down the leg. The minor disc bulge may or may not be related but there is absolutely no need for surgery.  This will resolve with time. He can use over the counter anti-inflammatory meds (ibuprofen ) for symptomatic relief.

Question 5

low back pain radiating thru left buttock and down the outside of my left leg. walking is excruciating. sitting is tolerable. herniation or sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: It certainly sounds like sciatica.my wife is suffering from it at the moment.She is hoping it goes away soon with rest and massage

Question 6

i have low back pain radiating to right leg for 3 years(im 24). all mri,xrays,blood tests came back normal. had pt, painkillers,piriformis injection with no result. pain is worse after activity. is there a big chance a nerve is damaged permanently?

Accepted Answer

: Very unlikely especially with you having all the tests showing negative.You may have a test involving the nerves in your leg. Good Luck

Question 7

why do i have lower back pain that radiates into my knees?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: There are many causes for the type of pain you describe.  Have you had a back injury?  See your doctor for an examination to determine the cause of your pain, and obtain treatment if necessary.

Question 8

how to manage lower back pain and knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Stretching exercises: Low back pain is often due to: trauma, poor posture, bad slepping habits, pushing, pulling, staying long time in the same position. This can be corrected by muscle stretching exercises and proper posture. If the pain feels like burning or an electric schock and runs from the back to the leg, or if you have numbness or lack of strength in a leg, you should go to a Physiatrist.

Question 9

i have pain behind knees and thighs every night; lower back pain during day. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Check ytour posture : Check your posture and the way you walk
check if you are a flat foot person
you need to see a podiatry anf figure out if you have bad arches in your foot and in that case a special shoe and supportive arch  can help you a lot.

Question 10

can the use of crutches cause lower back pain, i've been using them for a knee injury about 2 months?

Accepted Answer

: Low back pain is mostly caused by injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). Common causes include improper lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise, fracture, ruptured disk, or arthritis. You should use alternating hot pads/cold pads, and pain relievers such as acetaminophen for relief. Rest the area for several weeks. Crutches can make the pain worse due to using back muscles.

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Lower back pain radiating to right groin and knee accompanied with intermittent tingling around the knee. progressive loss of bilateral motor strength?

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I've been doing physical therapy, but after exercise yesterday, why would i have lower back pain radiating into my knee and front knee on the right?

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I have been experiencing bad lower back pain, radiating down my left leg. i can't afford to go to my doctor...any advice would be so appreciated!

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My brother (18 y) is suffering from lower back pain radiating to right leg. his lumbar spine mri report concludes minor disc bulge at l4-l5 without any significant spinal canal narrowing in lumbar spine. kindly guide about the report and what to do?

A member asked:

Low back pain radiating thru left buttock and down the outside of my left leg. walking is excruciating. sitting is tolerable. herniation or sciatica?

A member asked:

I have low back pain radiating to right leg for 3 years(im 24). all mri,xrays,blood tests came back normal. had pt, painkillers,piriformis injection with no result. pain is worse after activity. is there a big chance a nerve is damaged permanently?

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Why do i have lower back pain that radiates into my knees?

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How to manage lower back pain and knee pain?

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I have pain behind knees and thighs every night; lower back pain during day. what could it be?

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Can the use of crutches cause lower back pain, i've been using them for a knee injury about 2 months?

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