A 45-year-old female asked:
i get this ache in my right leg upper back leg and i feel the need to have a lot of weight on it so my kid sits on it and it hurts but feels good . why?
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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered
52 years experience General Practice
Joint is loose: You seem to be describing sciatica due to a loose sacroiliac joint. The child's weight aligns the joint, thereby reducing joint ligament strain. You might want to see an osteopath for diagnosis and therapy.
Answered on Mar 14, 2013
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