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What Causes A Recurring Feeling Of Tightness In Left Buttock Cheek?
Question: Have a feeling of tightness or like something in my left butt cheek comes and goes had an mri protrusions l1 thru l5 0.5 to 1.5 with a tear at l2 l3?
Brief Answer:
Herniated discs disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Discs protrusions refer to first stage of the herniated disc disease of the lumbar spine, a tear at L2-L3 level is most likely a herniation and could be classified as stage 2 or 3 of the herniated disc disease.
This tear is most likely the cause of your symptoms, especially if is reported to have contact with spinal cord or nerves in MRI findings.
Physical activity, weights, sports, may worsen the symptoms, so, is better to rest for some days.
Conservative treatment is a feasible first course of action to treat the symptoms of first-onset degenerative spine disease. Treatment modalities range from anti-inflammatory therapy ( Ibuprofen for example ) to exercises designed to increase muscle strength and relieve joint loading.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about your concerns.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Herniated discs disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Discs protrusions refer to first stage of the herniated disc disease of the lumbar spine, a tear at L2-L3 level is most likely a herniation and could be classified as stage 2 or 3 of the herniated disc disease.
This tear is most likely the cause of your symptoms, especially if is reported to have contact with spinal cord or nerves in MRI findings.
Physical activity, weights, sports, may worsen the symptoms, so, is better to rest for some days.
Conservative treatment is a feasible first course of action to treat the symptoms of first-onset degenerative spine disease. Treatment modalities range from anti-inflammatory therapy ( Ibuprofen for example ) to exercises designed to increase muscle strength and relieve joint loading.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about your concerns.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you it's odd because have had three mris in the past 10 years and each one after the first have showed a decrease in size of bulges were at one time 4.5 was just wondering if it could possible that muscle that is deep in the buttock area syndrome dont know how to spell it pdformis maybe thats it?
Brief Answer:
Piriformis syndrome causes sciatica too.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Piriformis syndrome refers to pain in the buttock and sciatica, worsened by certain body positions, activities and improved by other activities such standing up or sitting, walking or running etc.
Sciatica is a must in piriformis syndrome and is caused by piriformis muscle located deep in the buttock that compresses the sciatic nerve.
However, in first stages of piriformis syndrome sciatica may be absent, a neurological examination is necessary to differentiate between herniated disc disease and piriformis syndrome.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Piriformis syndrome causes sciatica too.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Piriformis syndrome refers to pain in the buttock and sciatica, worsened by certain body positions, activities and improved by other activities such standing up or sitting, walking or running etc.
Sciatica is a must in piriformis syndrome and is caused by piriformis muscle located deep in the buttock that compresses the sciatic nerve.
However, in first stages of piriformis syndrome sciatica may be absent, a neurological examination is necessary to differentiate between herniated disc disease and piriformis syndrome.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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