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Lower back pain
I have a lower back pain on left side. Generally my muscle gets stiff on left lower side and my hip till leg there is a sensation. Movement becomes limited. This started happening 6-7 years back wen i lifted some heavy weight.
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I think you need to visit a physio to get diagnosed properly. It can be either sciatica or disc prolapse .
If the pain is not continuous then u can try doing these exercises.
https://youtu.be/O0nVitLlD_4
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make sure u avoid long standing and sitting and take proper care of your posture.
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Recurrent low back pain can be of various reasons. If u r also experiencing radiating pain, it is a sign of nerve compression. Plz do not ignore it. Get a professional assessment and treatment done. Till you find a good therapist you can use hot pack for your lower back and buttocks, stretching exercises for the front of your thighs, sleeping position - Face up keep pillow underneath the knees. U ll get benefit from manual therapy.
Next Steps
Proper assessment and management
Health Tips
Move regularly, avoid prolong sitting in one position, do not cross your legs while sitting or sleeping
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Case is chronic so proper evaluation is necessary. Apply moist heat over the affected area for 15 min. Gentle back exercise nd lower leg stretching will help u
Next Steps
consult a physiotherapist
Health Tips
avoid weight lifting, direct forward bending, standing on a affected leg, avoid cross leg sitting,avoid prolong standing
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It seems like old spondylo degenerative changes leading to recurrent muscle spasm and probably some nerve compression.
Next Steps
Apply Ice twice in a day, consult a physiotherapist for regular physiotherapy sessions at least for 10 days.
Health Tips
Avoid lifting weights, jerky movements, and improper positioning
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Hi, it looks like a case of disc prolapse. Consult a Physiotherapist/ orthopaedic Dr.
Next Steps
Avoid high impact activities, long sitting & standing, forward bending.
Health Tips
Do not go to gym & also do exercises under the guidance of a Physio.
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Sounds like lumbar spinal disc bulg... If u r having numbness and tingling sensation in your leg , then u should get a MRI done and consult with physio and ortho doctor....
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consult with qualified physio. also consult with pain physision...
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