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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Back?

ok im suffering from extreme low back n buttock pain.i was recently hit by a car,n my L4 n L5 k are disinegrating,along w herniated disc,can they help me,to get out of pain n possibly make my back better.nevermind ill wait till i get into a doctor,thankyou though.
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Hello welcome to the health care magic

By car accident your L4 and L5 vertebra affected and bulging disc also present so nerve compression also can be there.. These all contributing in back pain and buttock pain..

MRI spine needed for detail evaluation..

Physiotherapy will be beneficial...

If nerve compression causing pain pregabalin can be prescribed

For pain analgesic can be taken and if spasm present muscle relaxant also prescribed

If no improvement with medication and physiotherapy than doctor will approach surgical management

Take care

Hope your concern solved

Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and further work up accordingly
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Back?

Hello welcome to the health care magic By car accident your L4 and L5 vertebra affected and bulging disc also present so nerve compression also can be there.. These all contributing in back pain and buttock pain.. MRI spine needed for detail evaluation.. Physiotherapy will be beneficial... If nerve compression causing pain pregabalin can be prescribed For pain analgesic can be taken and if spasm present muscle relaxant also prescribed If no improvement with medication and physiotherapy than doctor will approach surgical management Take care Hope your concern solved Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and further work up accordingly