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Suffering With Pain In Both Legs And Feet. What To Do?

Hi, my husband has been suffering with pain in both legs and feet. It makes him feel physically sick if I massage them gently. He has felt like this for over a week. The pain is mainly muscle but his knees and heels hurt. There is pain in the buttocks too. Any suggestions?
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The initial management of this condition is always by conservative means -
* avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back
* avoid forward bending activities as it will worsen the disc protrusion
* Use a lumbosacral back support to augment your spinal muscles
* Intermittent pelvic traction to cause a regression of disc
* Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese
* Physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscles. Physiotherapy has to be done only after the acute pain has subsided.
* Judicious use of analgesics and muscle relaxants.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suffering With Pain In Both Legs And Feet. What To Do?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The initial management of this condition is always by conservative means - * avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back * avoid forward bending activities as it will worsen the disc protrusion * Use a lumbosacral back support to augment your spinal muscles * Intermittent pelvic traction to cause a regression of disc * Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese * Physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscles. Physiotherapy has to be done only after the acute pain has subsided. * Judicious use of analgesics and muscle relaxants. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care