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Should i be on bed rest if i have lumbar radiculopathy in my lower back only (severe prickling in lower back and top of buttocks but none in legs and would flexeril help?

Q: should i be on bed rest if i have lumbar radiculopathy in my lower back only (severe prickling in lower back and top of buttocks but none in legs and would flexeril help?

: Bed rest in many cases can create more stiffness and immobility. Better is a physical therapy active program and if too uncomfortable, use warm pool to start.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Bed rest in many cases can create more stiffness and immobility. Better is a physical therapy active program and if too uncomfortable, use warm pool to start.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/28/2021

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A member asked:

Should i be on bed rest if i have lumbar radiculopathy in my lower back only (severe prickling in lower back and top of buttocks but none in legs and would flexeril help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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