What Causes Tightness And Pain In Leg While Diagnosed With Bulging Disc And Sciatica?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016

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Question : if I stand for 15 min. my left leg, mainly my calf, has extreme muscle tightness and pain down the center of the back of my leg from my butt to my foot. in the past I had and mri and was diagnosed with a bulging disc and sciatica..that was 4 years ago.but the pain im feeling now is ten times worse and I am unable to stand

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxants will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have now is likely to be due to worsening of the disc prolapse. It is best to consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done. Taking muscle relaxants in addition to the pain killers will help. Do start with proper physiotherapy exercises once the acute pain subsides.
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.
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