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Could Issues In L4 And L5 Cause Stiffness In Joints Of Body?

I am beginning to experience stiffness in most my joints. I know I have issues with my L4 and L5 and my dr has recommended an I believe he called it and x-lift. Wondering is this issue with the back could be the source of the stiffness and should I be working with my dr looking for other potential causes
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The L4-L5 motion segment may cause referred pain from the joints and/or muscles or radicular symptoms that travel through nerves.
Depending on the type and severity of the underlying cause, the L4-L5 motion segment may cause lumbar radicular pain also called sciatica.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain .
I also suggest gentle stretching exercises and physical therapy.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Could Issues In L4 And L5 Cause Stiffness In Joints Of Body?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The L4-L5 motion segment may cause referred pain from the joints and/or muscles or radicular symptoms that travel through nerves. Depending on the type and severity of the underlying cause, the L4-L5 motion segment may cause lumbar radicular pain also called sciatica. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain . I also suggest gentle stretching exercises and physical therapy. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician