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Is The Pain From Lower Back To Leg Due To Sciatica?

hi, I've have been experienceing back pain for many years and it has gradually got worse within the last 4 years as I have bern working in retail. recently I have been experienced severe pain on
the top of my butt and in some cases this feeling goes towards my left leg. I cant seem yo move properly and this strain has had a painful impact on me . Can this be scatica ?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Yes , according to the history you have provided me, the pain radiating to your left leg definitely looks due to sciatica, which is caused by disc protrusion in your lumbar spine. The level at which the disc is protruded can be ruled out by an X-ray or a MRI of lumbar spine. You can do some simple physiotherapy exercises at home like , hamstring stretches and bridging / back lifting exercise to start with, and here are some do's and dont's that will help you avoid pain.

Dos :-
1. Use lumbar brace while on job.
2. Sit in right posture
3. Core strengthening exercises, to get you back on normal pain free activities of daily living.

Donts :-
1. Lift heavy objects.
2. Avoid too much of bending activities initially.

I hope this information was helpful to you. You can get back for further querries. Take care and have a good day :)
Regards,
Dr. Nidhi Sood (PT)
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Is The Pain From Lower Back To Leg Due To Sciatica?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Yes , according to the history you have provided me, the pain radiating to your left leg definitely looks due to sciatica, which is caused by disc protrusion in your lumbar spine. The level at which the disc is protruded can be ruled out by an X-ray or a MRI of lumbar spine. You can do some simple physiotherapy exercises at home like , hamstring stretches and bridging / back lifting exercise to start with, and here are some do s and dont s that will help you avoid pain. Dos :- 1. Use lumbar brace while on job. 2. Sit in right posture 3. Core strengthening exercises, to get you back on normal pain free activities of daily living. Donts :- 1. Lift heavy objects. 2. Avoid too much of bending activities initially. I hope this information was helpful to you. You can get back for further querries. Take care and have a good day :) Regards, Dr. Nidhi Sood (PT)