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What Causes Pain In Lower Back Radiating Down The Legs?
I broke my left metatarsal and was walking with a limp. However, my lower back has been causing me pain that radiates down both my legs I find that I have problems standing up from the pain. I do have a herniated disk on my 5th lumbar for years. My only relief is to bend at
the waist and stretch. This alliviates the pain somewhat. The pain is a
dull one and it hurts very bad. By the way, my foot has healed and I am not limping but the pain in my back persists.....Carmen
the waist and stretch. This alliviates the pain somewhat. The pain is a
dull one and it hurts very bad. By the way, my foot has healed and I am not limping but the pain in my back persists.....Carmen
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having Sciatica pain due to having prolapsed intervertebral disc.
Due to having uneven movement or limping while walking due to fracture of meta tarsal, pain aggravated.
Go for back extension exercise and short way diathermy.
Avoid more bending from waist.
Use hard bed for sleeping.
Take calcium and B1,B6, B12 supplements.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having Sciatica pain due to having prolapsed intervertebral disc.
Due to having uneven movement or limping while walking due to fracture of meta tarsal, pain aggravated.
Go for back extension exercise and short way diathermy.
Avoid more bending from waist.
Use hard bed for sleeping.
Take calcium and B1,B6, B12 supplements.
Ok and take care.
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