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I have lower back pain that shoots down into my left leg, any suggestions on what this may be?
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Pain: This could be a herniated disc, sciatica or piriformis syndrome.
Answered 5/16/2019
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Back pain: The back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ... The treatment depends on the cause of the pain. It seems like you might have nerve impingement. If your pain persists, you should seek help from a health care provider. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
Answered 1/10/2017
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