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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Back And Legs
Question: I have severe back problems with pain in back, legs, and can't walk upright without severe pain. Should I refrain from a 1500 mile car trip
Brief Answer:
may worsen your back pain
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would be best to avoid this if possible unless there would be very frequent breaks so that you can get out at intervals or there is very good back support in the vehicle used.
The ability to elevate the legs , if possible, would also be helpful
Prolonged sitting for such a long period of time would like exacerbate the pain the back due to pressure on muscles in the back and the discs ( these lie between the vertebra)
Worsening of back pain can sometimes affect the legs
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may worsen your back pain
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would be best to avoid this if possible unless there would be very frequent breaks so that you can get out at intervals or there is very good back support in the vehicle used.
The ability to elevate the legs , if possible, would also be helpful
Prolonged sitting for such a long period of time would like exacerbate the pain the back due to pressure on muscles in the back and the discs ( these lie between the vertebra)
Worsening of back pain can sometimes affect the legs
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
If there are any other problems or concerns, feel free to ask
no problem
Detailed Answer:
If there are any other problems or concerns, feel free to ask
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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