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How Can Pain In The Lower Back And Hips Be Treated?

I have a herniated disc in my lower back and pain radiates around to both hips since Dec 2016. I had a lumbar epidural injection in June with short lived relief. Last Wednesday I began experiencing sharp, violent pain on the left side, screaming out (involuntarily) when certain movement causes that severe sharp pain. It feels like it s clutching what I consider my entire hip area, through my back and carrying through the front and back of my hip. Using muscle relaxers and Duexis, it only takes a minimal edge off the pain. I d like some input since I can t see my pain management doctor until next Wednesday. Thank you.
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Herniated disc causes radicular pain due to nerve root compression and this is the cause of painful hips .
I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic, I advise them to do MRI lumbosacral spine to assess the condition well then I advise them to do the following:
-take rest with avoidance of any heavy activities and lifting heavy weights.
-wear lumbosacral belt to support your back
-takemedications (NSAID as Diclofenac, Muscle relaxant once daily before sleep,Pregabalin 150 mg once daily before sleep )
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Tushar Bandiwadekar's  Response
long term relief can be obtained if you take physiotherapy and do some yoga. patience is the key as pain will make you restless, otherwise you need to go for surgery
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How Can Pain In The Lower Back And Hips Be Treated?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Herniated disc causes radicular pain due to nerve root compression and this is the cause of painful hips . I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic, I advise them to do MRI lumbosacral spine to assess the condition well then I advise them to do the following: -take rest with avoidance of any heavy activities and lifting heavy weights. -wear lumbosacral belt to support your back -takemedications (NSAID as Diclofenac, Muscle relaxant once daily before sleep,Pregabalin 150 mg once daily before sleep )