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History Of Back Surgeries. When Jumped Felt Like Electrical Charge Shoot On My Leg. Have Back Pain. Thighs Are Painful. Treatment?

I ave had 2 back surgeries in the past, 1985, and 1997 for a herniated dis at or around the l-3 l-4 region. About 6 months ago I was at work and jumped off my truck and had a very pain full electrical charge type feeling shoot down both my legs and just about knocked me down. Since then I am having increasing pain in my lower back and both legs, down to my feet and my hips and thighs are very painful when I walk or even when I sit, and at times is deabilitating. Can you give me some help . Thank you, Rob
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

From the description, I am of the opinion that your sudden strain (jumping off a truck) might have caused a severe disc prolapse or rupture. This disc prolapse causes compression over the adjacent nerve roots which results in shooting pains down the legs.

I think you need a MRI scan to assess the extent of compression of the nerve roots.

The initial management of your problem will be as follows -

* avoid lifting heavy weights
* avoid forward bending activities
* Use a lumbosacral back support
* Intermittent pelvic traction
* Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese
* Physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscles. Physiotherapy has to be done only after the acute pain has subsided.
* Judicious use of analgesics and muscle relaxants.

If all these measures fail to provide you relief, then surgical decompression may be an option.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Sumanth Mallikarjuna Majgi's  Response
hi Rob,
it would not be advisable to get the surgery done now again. may be belt would help you with some rest.

wish you good health
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History Of Back Surgeries. When Jumped Felt Like Electrical Charge Shoot On My Leg. Have Back Pain. Thighs Are Painful. Treatment?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. From the description, I am of the opinion that your sudden strain (jumping off a truck) might have caused a severe disc prolapse or rupture. This disc prolapse causes compression over the adjacent nerve roots which results in shooting pains down the legs. I think you need a MRI scan to assess the extent of compression of the nerve roots. The initial management of your problem will be as follows - * avoid lifting heavy weights * avoid forward bending activities * Use a lumbosacral back support * Intermittent pelvic traction * Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese * Physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscles. Physiotherapy has to be done only after the acute pain has subsided. * Judicious use of analgesics and muscle relaxants. If all these measures fail to provide you relief, then surgical decompression may be an option. Hope this information is helpful. Good day