A 21-year-old female asked:
i have leg pain when i walk with heavy things on my back. is it related to back problems? i injured my back a few years ago, not very severely.
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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
Leg pain w/ loads: Yes, possibly . Sometimes sciatica manifest in the leg and not the back. Would avoid head loads . heavy back packs. Consider kinesiotape, PT for strengthening exercises.stretches, massage. Check arches for flat feet and use orthodics.
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Answered on Dec 2, 2015
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