A member asked:

Could a pinched nerve anywhere n my back or lower back cause pain achey feeling in the front & side of my thighs only?

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Dr. Christopher Marquart answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Yes: A nerve root at the L3 or L4 level can cause thigh pain if it is pinched. This can be due to a disc or osteophytes pinching the nerve.

Answered 4/24/2015

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