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What Causes Pain Which Stems From The Side Of Hip Down To Thigh?
Question: I went to Europe with a painful broken ankle. I wore a "basketball" brace for the ten days of travel and used a cane to keep my balance. On return the ankle has healed beautifully from the support and walking 2-4 miles a day. Now , however I have a pain which stems from the side of my hip down to a spot on the back of my thigh and which is interfering with my walking. I remember lying on a tennis ball at the sore spot and having relief...not so now. What have I done and Is there an exercise that might help here?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of compression of exiting nerve root.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
As per your symptoms there is possibility of compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [thigh].Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your thigh.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Spine extension exercises [ Stand straight with both hands on hip bone now bend backwards from lower back, do as much as you can ,do not overstretch], Lying on your stomach flat with both hands by side of body,chin touching ground lift leg 6 inches from ground take around 10 breaths in this position , do it for other leg.
Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stay
Position for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help.
Do hip rotation exercises also.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
MRI spine will help if pain remains persistent.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Possibility of compression of exiting nerve root.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
As per your symptoms there is possibility of compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [thigh].Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your thigh.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Spine extension exercises [ Stand straight with both hands on hip bone now bend backwards from lower back, do as much as you can ,do not overstretch], Lying on your stomach flat with both hands by side of body,chin touching ground lift leg 6 inches from ground take around 10 breaths in this position , do it for other leg.
Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stay
Position for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help.
Do hip rotation exercises also.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
MRI spine will help if pain remains persistent.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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