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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
Dr. Laurence Badgleyanswered
General Practice 54 years experience
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.
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