Suggest Treatment For Severe Disc Degeneration And Muscle Soreness Around Buttocks

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

Question: I had a radiofrequency done on my lower back over a week ago. i have severe disc degeneration. My left side is ok. My right side around my buttocks and upper thigh hurts so bad. not a nerve pain, but very sore. Is it possible that he hit a muscle or something. Is this a common side effect. It hurts more now than ever. how long should i wait for it to really concern me. thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle soreness is common for nearly a week.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic for posting your query.

I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,

I have gone through your question in detail and understand your concern.

As in this procedure needles have to go through skin and soft tissues including muscle, which will cause soreness.Initially there will be muscle soreness for up to a week afterward.It is common. Ice packs will usually control this discomfort. There is moderate discomfort involved for a few weeks after. Some patients may have some "deep sunburn" type feeling. Some may develop hypersensitivity or burning pain or numb areas for a few weeks.You can wait for one or two weeks more before really worry. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.

You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)

Thank you I am sure you know why I am concerned as it has been a week and a half and I am so sore. So you said to put ice packs on. Would that be better than moist heat? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ice packs are more effective in reducing inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back

As in this procedure needles have to go through skin and soft tissues, it is like injury(trauma), so ice packs are more effective in reducing inflammation.

You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wishing you good health
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (35 minutes later)

thanks. even though the injections were given in back, would they still cause thigh and back to be so sore? its not a nerve soreness but sore. thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Soreness should be more in back and less in thighs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back

As in this procedure needles have to go through skin and soft tissues. Then nerves are stimulated. During procedure and identifying nerves many a times your muscles of thigh jumps (strongly contracts) which may lead to fatigue and soreness.However more soreness should be in back.

You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wishing you good health
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj