What Causes Pain In The Back Of The Leg?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 15 May 2017 Answered on

Wed, 31 May 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : Off late i experience pain at the back of my leg ..It starts from below my knee at the back and there till the foot

Sir,

will it lead to any further complications as slip disc or is it controllable

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
could be sciatica.

Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel ,Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion what you are having is sciatica- pain along the sciatic nerve root. This pain usually starts from back and radiates down to leg , but the presentation is sometimes reverse .
I would recommend MRI of lower back. Start pain killers , muscle relaxants , a combination of pregabalin + methycobalamin and spinal extension exercises. Some precautions like no weight lifting , avoiding forward bending and prolonged sitting help in faster recovery and prevent recurrence.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Brief Answer:
It is controllable

Detailed Answer:
hi , This is generally caused by slipped disc only. If treatment is taken and precautions are maintained-- it can be kept under control. That is why I have advised about precautions and exercises.
Thanx for the question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng