HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Lower Backache?

i have had some back pain for weeks and now the pain will run down my left leg on the outside of my thigh and into my knee. is worse after I get up from sitting or in a position for awhile. after I take 10-15 steps it subsizes but the lower back pain remains. on a scale of 10; the back pain is 3-4 and the pain in leg is 7-8 at first.
I moved about 6 weeks ago and moved / unloaded a number of boxes, painted walls and trim, up and down stairs and even played a little golf. I'm 60 years old and since I have only been in area for about 7 weeks I have not looked for a doctor yet.
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Considering your symptoms, and the kind of activity that you had, this pain might be related to a pinched nerve in the lumbosacral level of the vertebral column from a herniated disc, and that pain radiates to the tigh and the leg. You should consult a neurologist, for a physical examination and to distinguish the level of the damage.

Meanwhile you can start taking Ibuprofen three times a day, to relieve pain, you can also use Tylenol three times a day not at the same time with ibuprofen.
You can applying cold packs or hot packs, and physiotherapy, also help pain relieve and healing process.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Lower Backache?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Considering your symptoms, and the kind of activity that you had, this pain might be related to a pinched nerve in the lumbosacral level of the vertebral column from a herniated disc, and that pain radiates to the tigh and the leg. You should consult a neurologist, for a physical examination and to distinguish the level of the damage. Meanwhile you can start taking Ibuprofen three times a day, to relieve pain, you can also use Tylenol three times a day not at the same time with ibuprofen. You can applying cold packs or hot packs, and physiotherapy, also help pain relieve and healing process. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.