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What Causes Pain In The Lower Right Back Radiating Towards Right Buttock?

I have a pain in my lower right back extending into the top of my right buttock. The pain is quite severe and worsens if I sit for more than a couple of minutes. I also have a numbness of the whole of my right groin area. I find it easier to walk and even run than sit or bend. Could you give me an idea what the problem might be? Thank you.
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Pain in the lower back with radiation to the buttock could most likely be due to a nerve root irritation exaggerated by the sitting posture wherein the space for the nerve root can be compromised due to a disc bulge between the vertebrae of the spine or any anatomical compromise at the level of the lumbar(back)vertebra.Numbness in the groin area further suggests the same.I would recommend you meet a Doctor trained in treating spine conditions such as a Neurosurgeon/ Orthopedics specialist who would do a neurological exam and suggest certain radiological investigations like a MRI to confirm the same.Physical therapy / physiotherapy would be the initial form of treatment along with anti-inflammatory medication.
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What Causes Pain In The Lower Right Back Radiating Towards Right Buttock?

Pain in the lower back with radiation to the buttock could most likely be due to a nerve root irritation exaggerated by the sitting posture wherein the space for the nerve root can be compromised due to a disc bulge between the vertebrae of the spine or any anatomical compromise at the level of the lumbar(back)vertebra.Numbness in the groin area further suggests the same.I would recommend you meet a Doctor trained in treating spine conditions such as a Neurosurgeon/ Orthopedics specialist who would do a neurological exam and suggest certain radiological investigations like a MRI to confirm the same.Physical therapy / physiotherapy would be the initial form of treatment along with anti-inflammatory medication.