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I get pain shooting down leg, worse in morning. low back problems, but no compression on recent mri. motrin and metaxalone help. possible reasons?

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psoas syndrome: This may be something called psoas syndrome. Spasm and inflammation of the ileopsoas muscles.

Answered 10/25/2013

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Piriformis syndrome: Simple physical exam which involves internal rotation of the foot and direct pressure over piriformis can determine whether this is the cause.

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