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Suggest Treatment For Extreme Tightness And Debilitating Pain In Lower Back, Left Hamstring And Inner Knee As Well As Swollen Ankles And Pins And Needle On The Soles Of Both Feet
Question: I am experiencing extreme tightness and debilitating pain in my lower back left hamstring and inner knee as well as swollen ankles and pins and needle on the bottom of both feet.
I am desperate for help, do I need to see a neurologist? Neither my Dr. or Chiropractor can explain my condition despite numerous reviews of my X-Rays and Mri
I am desperate for help, do I need to see a neurologist? Neither my Dr. or Chiropractor can explain my condition despite numerous reviews of my X-Rays and Mri
Brief Answer:
Physical therapy, vertebral traction are needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone carefully through your query. Your back pain could be due to muscle spasm. Hot compress should provide relief. The vicious cycle of pain and spasm needs to be broken and I would insist you to take paracetamol or acetaminophen 500 mg two tablets together twice or thrice daily for next 3 days. This should ease the problem and make it go away. If it does not, spondylosis could be another cause to consider. I would insist you to upload the reports of a X Ray of Lumbosacral spine (AP and lateral) if not done already and also to see a physical therapist with the reports. Based on the findings he would be able to demonstrate to you proper exercises that should provide relief. You can also see a neurologist but seeing a physical therapist is very important.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Physical therapy, vertebral traction are needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone carefully through your query. Your back pain could be due to muscle spasm. Hot compress should provide relief. The vicious cycle of pain and spasm needs to be broken and I would insist you to take paracetamol or acetaminophen 500 mg two tablets together twice or thrice daily for next 3 days. This should ease the problem and make it go away. If it does not, spondylosis could be another cause to consider. I would insist you to upload the reports of a X Ray of Lumbosacral spine (AP and lateral) if not done already and also to see a physical therapist with the reports. Based on the findings he would be able to demonstrate to you proper exercises that should provide relief. You can also see a neurologist but seeing a physical therapist is very important.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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