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I had a discetomy at l4 l5 7 weeks ago. i am experiencing the same pain as before. why when i thrust my hips forward does the sciatic pain come on?

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Dr. Marc Goldhagen answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

It's the anatomy: The sciatic nerve exits the pelvis in the back between muscles of your buttocks. So, when you flex your hip and your leg goes forward you stretch that nerve bad aggravate the pain.

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

I had a discetomy at l4 l5 7 weeks ago. i am experiencing the same pain as before. why when i thrust my hips forward does the sciatic pain come on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Goldhagen answered

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