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Question: I have had lower back pain since Christmas. It's not unusual for me - I would normally do Yoga or similar to strengthen my core as a prevention, however I had been a little lazy. My job required me to carry a laptop every day and I was sitting on client sites at inappropriate desks and chairs (not properly equipped desks). I had been waiting for it to calm down (it usually does), then on Saturday I had really bad pain down my left leg for several hours - now the pain is gone but my foot and calf are numb on one side.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to a nerve root compression .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression . You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Meanwhile you can follow these measures:
- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves.
- Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.
- Avoid exercises in times of pain.
- Improvise your posture while sitting.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Likely to be due to a nerve root compression .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression . You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Meanwhile you can follow these measures:
- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves.
- Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.
- Avoid exercises in times of pain.
- Improvise your posture while sitting.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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