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What Cause Pain While Standing And Walking?
Posted on
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Question : Hi,
I am having problems standing up straight. It is too painful. So when I walk I have to walk bent at the waist and can't go very far. I also was having sharp pains going down my right side. My right lower leg feels like it burning on the inside and is painful to the touch. I was having moderate pain in my lower back but most of the pain is now in my hip, inner thigh, and leg - all on the right side. The pain has kept me from getting much sleep. I just started a treatment of methylprednisolone yesterday for inflammation. The X-rays did not show any broken Bones, fractures, etc.
I am having problems standing up straight. It is too painful. So when I walk I have to walk bent at the waist and can't go very far. I also was having sharp pains going down my right side. My right lower leg feels like it burning on the inside and is painful to the touch. I was having moderate pain in my lower back but most of the pain is now in my hip, inner thigh, and leg - all on the right side. The pain has kept me from getting much sleep. I just started a treatment of methylprednisolone yesterday for inflammation. The X-rays did not show any broken Bones, fractures, etc.
Brief Answer:
Disc prolapse likely.
Detailed Answer:
ello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower back and thigh like you have described is likely to be due to a disc prolapse at the lower lumbar region that is causing a nerve root compression. It can be diagnosed on an MRI scan.
It occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis.
For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc.
- Maintain optimum body weight, if you are obese
- Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back
- Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the disc protrusion. if you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.
- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles
- Intermittent pelvic traction might be helpful to cause a regression of the protruded disc
- After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.
- Use analgesics like advil or aleve and muscle relaxants to relieve pain and muscle spasm, as needed. Vitamin B12 supplements & Pregabalin may be helpful in controlling the neuropathic pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Disc prolapse likely.
Detailed Answer:
ello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower back and thigh like you have described is likely to be due to a disc prolapse at the lower lumbar region that is causing a nerve root compression. It can be diagnosed on an MRI scan.
It occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis.
For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc.
- Maintain optimum body weight, if you are obese
- Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back
- Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the disc protrusion. if you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.
- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles
- Intermittent pelvic traction might be helpful to cause a regression of the protruded disc
- After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.
- Use analgesics like advil or aleve and muscle relaxants to relieve pain and muscle spasm, as needed. Vitamin B12 supplements & Pregabalin may be helpful in controlling the neuropathic pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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