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Why Am I Having Severe Pain In My Lower Back And Radiating Into My Buttocks?
Posted on
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
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Wed, 22 Aug 2018
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Question : I am having severe pain in my lower back into my buttocks more severe on the left than the right I have had a couple of chiropractic sessions and they are saying it is probably my facet joint or sciatica what should I do
Brief Answer:
Needs MRI scan for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The tenderness of the lower left side of your back can be due to-
1. Lumbar muscle strain- due to tear or pull of muscle fibers.
2. Infections like paraspinal abscess.
3. Lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, etc.
Proper diagnosis involves investigations like X-ray and MRI of the spine after an examination by your primary physician.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
In case it is a nerve compression or sciatica then methylcobalamin supplements and medicines like gabapentin can help.
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
Needs MRI scan for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The tenderness of the lower left side of your back can be due to-
1. Lumbar muscle strain- due to tear or pull of muscle fibers.
2. Infections like paraspinal abscess.
3. Lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, etc.
Proper diagnosis involves investigations like X-ray and MRI of the spine after an examination by your primary physician.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
In case it is a nerve compression or sciatica then methylcobalamin supplements and medicines like gabapentin can help.
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Consult an orthopedist for MRI scan.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to consult an orthopedist and get MRI scan done for proper diagnosis so that specific management can be started. Ibuprofen will provide a temporary relief.
Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Consult an orthopedist for MRI scan.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to consult an orthopedist and get MRI scan done for proper diagnosis so that specific management can be started. Ibuprofen will provide a temporary relief.
Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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