A member asked:

Having lower back pain which goes down till my right knee since a week. bending forward gives me some relief, pills & heat pads r of no help, pls sugg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Hmm: You could have sciatica or a pinched nerve. Sometimes an evaluation by your doctor can determine if pain killers, steroids, muscle relaxants will be helpful. If stretching, heat is not helping a face to face exam will be suggested. Good luck

Answered 11/19/2014

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