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Have Lower Back Pain And Spasms In Leg. Is It Sciatica?
For mthe past 2 mos I have been having pain in the lower back more to the left side and going down the outside of my leg. Now i am experiancing a spasm on the outer side of my leg and sometimes on my left side. I was thinking of siatica but don t know for sure. Thank You
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
It is possible that it could sciatica. Sciatica usually originates from the back, is aggravated by stress, coughing or change in position. Bending often increases the pain. The pain generally radiates from the back and runs down till the calves and soles of your feet, at times touching the big toe. A simple clinical review, an X ray and at times spinal CT and MRI scans are useful, depending on the case to make a diagnosis. Kind regards
It is possible that it could sciatica. Sciatica usually originates from the back, is aggravated by stress, coughing or change in position. Bending often increases the pain. The pain generally radiates from the back and runs down till the calves and soles of your feet, at times touching the big toe. A simple clinical review, an X ray and at times spinal CT and MRI scans are useful, depending on the case to make a diagnosis. Kind regards
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