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What Causes Pain Shooting From Legs To Lower Back While Jumping?

Hello,I'm a 51 yoa female. I jumped down from a ledge at the top of the stairs (changing a smoke detector battery) and instantly pain shot through my legs to my lower back. I could barely stand up straight or walk. I took an ibuprophen 800 and applied heat. Pain seems to be subsiding a little. Hurts in the lower back region to my buttock. Should I go see my doctor or continue with heat and 800's?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It can be confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options.First option is rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend),neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). You should visit your doctor. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.
You can also write to me directly on below link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain Shooting From Legs To Lower Back While Jumping?

Hello Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It can be confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options.First option is rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend),neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). You should visit your doctor. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don t hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.