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A 22-year-old male asked:
Have a l5 s1 disc herniation recently while running and driving i experience excruciating pain in left leg and anterior half of foot like it goes numb?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Rest and Relaxation.: Low back disc herniations have a way of causing pain and numbness under normal activity levels. Running, you must understand, will take you another level of aggravation. You need to have your back evaluated, and given protocols for dealing with a sick back.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Comments: Do feel that many of these disc herniations can desiccate and shrink over period of 9-10 months, but clearly, if things get worse, and disc herniates further, could get to a surgical intervention. Physical therapy with potential McKenzie exercises, may be best approach. Do NOT do this on your own.
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Last updated Oct 11, 2015
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