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What Causes Pain In The Back Radiating To The Thighs And Legs?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Question: hi can you help me I've done something to my back feels like a muscle as swollen next my spine trapping a nerve it effects my leg an burns an tingles up my back coming round my side when I touch it, it feels bruised
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly muscle strain

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern

The pain you are experiencing could likely be due to muscle strain. Muscle strain can cause back pain radiating to the thighs and legs.

Just apply ice on the area of pain. Take Ibuprofen 400 mg up to 6 times a day. Take rest. Do not involve into any strenuous activities for now.

If you do not notice any decrease in pain in next 2 days, please be advised to follow up with the emergency room to undergo Xray and other imaging studies like MRI as required

Hope this answers your questions
Please feel free to address further questions here

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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What Causes Pain In The Back Radiating To The Thighs And Legs?

Brief Answer: Possibly muscle strain Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern The pain you are experiencing could likely be due to muscle strain. Muscle strain can cause back pain radiating to the thighs and legs. Just apply ice on the area of pain. Take Ibuprofen 400 mg up to 6 times a day. Take rest. Do not involve into any strenuous activities for now. If you do not notice any decrease in pain in next 2 days, please be advised to follow up with the emergency room to undergo Xray and other imaging studies like MRI as required Hope this answers your questions Please feel free to address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi