What Causes Pain In Buttocks Area Radiating To Knee And Groin Area?
For several months I ve had sciatic-type symptoms. My right buttox seems to be where it initiates and causes pain in my right quad, knee, and groin. I m stiff getting out of bed in the morning, OK during the day and can walk with little pain. Sitting is the worst. Are there exercises I can do to correct this? Janet
Hi Janet, there are exercises, but initially I would recommend obtaining some imaging to make sure that the right exercises get done, to make sure that the problem is indeed from nerve compression. A CT scan or an MRI of your lumbar spine would be where I would start, (to be organized through your primary care provider), and if those show specific areas of narrowing or compression, your primary care doctor can refer you to a physical therapist who will teach you exercises and stretches that are tailored for you. Epidural steroid injections done at a pain clinic (can also be coordinated with your PCP), can also be of great help for folks that are suffering from sciatic type pains. If those conservative therapies fail, then surgery may be of help. I wish you the best and hope my answer is helpful to you!
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What Causes Pain In Buttocks Area Radiating To Knee And Groin Area?
Hi Janet, there are exercises, but initially I would recommend obtaining some imaging to make sure that the right exercises get done, to make sure that the problem is indeed from nerve compression. A CT scan or an MRI of your lumbar spine would be where I would start, (to be organized through your primary care provider), and if those show specific areas of narrowing or compression, your primary care doctor can refer you to a physical therapist who will teach you exercises and stretches that are tailored for you. Epidural steroid injections done at a pain clinic (can also be coordinated with your PCP), can also be of great help for folks that are suffering from sciatic type pains. If those conservative therapies fail, then surgery may be of help. I wish you the best and hope my answer is helpful to you!