
What Causes Leg Weakness And Nerve Problems Behind The Thighs And Calves?

Lumbar spine condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for being here on HCM.
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you refer you are experiencing are encountered mainly in conditions that affect your lumbar spine and are known also as bilateral sciatica.
Conditions such degenerative lumbar spine disease, herniated disc disease and lumbar spondylolysthesis ( slipped vertebrae ) should be assessed further and in no time, since there is rapid progress of the symptoms.
For this purpose you need to be evaluated by a Neurologist or Orthopedic surgeon and you need imaging studies done in order to achieve the correct diagnosis.
Imaging studies needed include static and dynamic x-rays of your lumbar spine (flexed and extended position to evaluate spondylolysthesis) and MRI as well.
Treatment depends on the diagnosis and includes conservative measures such NSAID drugs use, physical therapy with the aim of strengthening lumbar muscles and reducing joint loading, or surgery to decompress the spinal cord and to stabilize it if there is significant stenosis and/or instability.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Greetings.

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