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Is Sharp Pain At The End Of Spine After Long Journey Possibly Be Manifestation Of Existing Sciatica?

I have had sciatica for a while now. I am having a different kind of pain in my lower back. It is a sharp pain on the right side of my lower back, right about the area of the dimple at the bottom of the spine. It began yesterday at the end of a school bus ride of 1 1/2 hours duration. Is this just a new manifistation of the sciatica or do I need to seek further medical attention?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

Yes, your back pain is a part of your old sciatica, due to disc disease in the lumbar region.

you should continue back extension exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist. In addition, IFT and ultrasound would also help.

If pain is severe, you may take diclofenac or ibuprofen for pain relief.

There is no need to worry at present.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Is Sharp Pain At The End Of Spine After Long Journey Possibly Be Manifestation Of Existing Sciatica?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Yes, your back pain is a part of your old sciatica, due to disc disease in the lumbar region. you should continue back extension exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist. In addition, IFT and ultrasound would also help. If pain is severe, you may take diclofenac or ibuprofen for pain relief. There is no need to worry at present. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/