HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Numbness Of Thigh After Sitting Down For Long?

I ve been sitting down for 12 hours in the car and my left upper thigh in the back is numb sort of and I cantfeel it. This happened yesterday and so I got up and stretched and ran but now its m help?oing and I have to sit in a long car ride home but its still numb from yesterday. Help?
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Report Abuse
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hello,

As I see the history it sounds to me of Lumbar Radiculopathy. There will be a nerve root entrapment in the lumbar spine leading to symptoms. Doing McKenzie maneuver will help centralise the pain and reduce the symptoms. Use hot water fermentation for diluting the pain. You can find about McKenzie maneuver online. It's widely available. Post this do core stability, lumbar spinal muscle strengthening exercises and lower limb strengthening for good posture and to avoid any pathology.

In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases with lumbar Radiculopathy are better helped with conservative management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Numbness Of Thigh After Sitting Down For Long?

Hello, As I see the history it sounds to me of Lumbar Radiculopathy. There will be a nerve root entrapment in the lumbar spine leading to symptoms. Doing McKenzie maneuver will help centralise the pain and reduce the symptoms. Use hot water fermentation for diluting the pain. You can find about McKenzie maneuver online. It s widely available. Post this do core stability, lumbar spinal muscle strengthening exercises and lower limb strengthening for good posture and to avoid any pathology. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases with lumbar Radiculopathy are better helped with conservative management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist