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Excessive pain in back and hip
Hi, I was having severe pain in my lower back and one day suddenly my left leg got numb and I couldn't lift it. I was admitted to hospital where after MRI scan it was mild disc diagnosed. But the pain remained constant. I was then after two weeks taken to hospital as my pain in the back reached till my hip and chest. Done with physio taking consultation from pain management but the pain keeps on increasing. Kindly see the reports and guide what can be done as I am unable to sit because of the pain.. I have consulted orthopedist, neurologist - almost 4-5 doctors, now they are saying that the reports show mild disc, which should not give such severe pain. Recent doctor has suggested me to take hip MRI also which has been normal. I am having so much pain that I am not able to go to office also and facing pain like an emergency sometimes, the pain is real however doctor is not understanding and saying the reports are normal.
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Hello, thank you for expressing your concern in detail.
Persistent pain with normal or mild scan findings can sometimes indicate neuropathic pain, central sensitization, or psychosomatic involvement. When physical causes don’t fully explain the intensity of pain, it’s important to adopt a biopsychosocial approach. Pain is real—even when scans are normal. You’re not imagining it.
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1. Consult a pain specialist or neurophysician for neuropathic pain evaluation.
2. Begin multimodal pain therapy including pain psychology sessions.
3. Try mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to help with pain processing.
4. Rule out fibromyalgia or central pain amplification with a clinical psychologist/psychiatrist.
5. Use pain journaling to track pain triggers, patterns, and intensity.
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Don’t let anyone invalidate your pain. It’s valid even without scan abnormalities.
Mind-body therapies like CBT for chronic pain show high success when pain persists despite treatment.
Maintain mobility as much as you can—complete rest can worsen chronic pain cycles.
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Kindly Regards,
Dr. Jignesh Ahir
(M.Phil – Ph.D)
Psychologist – Therapist
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Connect with a psychologist asap
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Connect with psychotherapist
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consult
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You need personality profiling immediately
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pl connect with a clinical psychologist who is also a subconscious energy healing therapist
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Drink lot of fluids.
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Thanks for reaching out. You are having severe pain in lower back. You are having excruciating pain and it must be uncomfortable to not be able to go to office because of the pain. I suggest you consult another orthopaedic doctor and explain about your symptoms. If you are feeling anxious consult a psychologist for counselling sessions.
You can talk to the manager or HR in your office about lower back pain. I suggest that you consult another orthopaedic and explain about your symptoms. If the doctor says you need rest and you can’t strain your back then consult the manager or HR in your office and request for breaks. I understand you have consulted four to five doctors. Consult another orthopaedic and neurologist and take second opinion. For how long have you been having severe pain in lower back and did the doctor tell you to take rest and not exert your body. Where taking rest and lifestyle changes is concerned follow the instructions given by the doctor.
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Consult another orthopaedic and neurologist first. If you are feeling anxious consult a psychologist for counselling sessions.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind..
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Pain is something tough to cope with. Please follow doctor's advice.
You can try body scan meditation and see if it is helping you. It has good research backing. The material can be downloaded from google. I wish you speedy recovery . You can explore therapist specialized in mindfulness pain management intervention.
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Try body scan meditation
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You’re clearly in significant distress, and it’s commendable that you’re actively seeking answers. While your MRI and hip scans are showing only a mild disc issue, the intensity and persistence of pain you’re experiencing, despite consulting multiple specialists it may indicate psychosomatic pain.
Psychosomatic pain is real pain that originates from psychological stress or emotional strain, even when clinical tests appear normal. Chronic stress, anxiety, or unresolved trauma can manifest physically, often as back, hip, or nerve-like pain. You can read more about it through Google.
What You Can Do:
1. Consult a Psychologist or Psychotherapist:
• A trained professional can help explore underlying emotional or psychological causes contributing to the pain.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed therapy also NLP are effective in treating psychosomatic conditions.
2. Continue Multidisciplinary Care:
• You’ve already seen orthopedists and neurologists. Consider getting a pain management specialist involved who is experienced in mind-body approaches.
3. Track Patterns:
• Keep a pain diary to observe when pain spikes, it can reveal connections with stress, posture, or emotional states.
4. Do Not Ignore the Pain:
• Even if tests are normal, your pain is real and deserves comprehensive care whether physical or psychological.
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You may benefit significantly by adding psychological support to your medical treatment. Therapy can help reduce the intensity of the pain, improve your coping mechanisms, and enhance your overall quality of life. Please consider consulting a clinical psychologist for a holistic, healing approach.
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pain intervention through mindfulness technique
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psychotherapy session
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Mr. Fr Dr John Zachariah
Counselling Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Ernakulam
You may consult massage therapist
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consult our therapist in ernakulam kochi
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Ms. Farheen Moulana
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with an orthopaedic immediately
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Connect
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Consult
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
I would suggest you consult a general physician and convey the same and let's see what guidance he gives.... You can try consulting online in practo instant consultation.
Take care. Wish you a quick recovery.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with orthopedic
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consult
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counseling
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Ms. Shivangi Gupta
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
We understand how difficult the situation would be for you. The pain could be because of psychological reasons. We would suggest you to consult a professional psychologist
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