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What Causes Numbness And Radiating Pain From Lower Back To The Legs?

Hi, I was having a tingling/numbness feeling in both legs yesterday. More of an achy dull pain, that just radiates from my lower back, through my thighs. I tried stretching my legs out and sitting or laying in so many positions, I just couldn t get comfortable. Also, I slightly slid my leg across the wood bed frame, nothing too hard, and it hurt very badly and left a large bruise. Not sure if they are related, but occurred in the same evening. Any thoughts on what could be causing the numbness/pain?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and radiating pain from lower back to the legs . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , muscle stain , sciatica and swelling in joint . cervical spodylosis can also cause such problem . The symptoms can also occur due to migraine . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for it . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercise under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend accupuncture. Apply warm compresses on shoulder blade .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness And Radiating Pain From Lower Back To The Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and radiating pain from lower back to the legs . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , muscle stain , sciatica and swelling in joint . cervical spodylosis can also cause such problem . The symptoms can also occur due to migraine . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for it . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercise under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend accupuncture. Apply warm compresses on shoulder blade . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari