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What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Lower Legs?
I had a bulging L-4 lumbar disc diagnosed after an MRI. I ve been treated with two rounds of cortisone, PT and a spinal block. I m better but not completely healed. My injury occurred early in January and I still have some lingering muscle spasms (thigh) and hyper sensitivity in my lower leg on the affected side. Is this normal for this type of injury? Thanks for you time, Lydia M YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
Hello,
Yes the symptoms are due to the L4 disc problem. It is pressing over the nerve supplying affected leg. If you are not relieved with the treatment taken till now consult a spinal surgeon for surgical relevance nerve of the pressure on the nerve, it will help you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
Yes the symptoms are due to the L4 disc problem. It is pressing over the nerve supplying affected leg. If you are not relieved with the treatment taken till now consult a spinal surgeon for surgical relevance nerve of the pressure on the nerve, it will help you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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