Hello,

Thanks for the query.

I request you to provide me the following information.

- Is there any leg or knee swelling associated with this?
- Are there signs of inflammation?
- Do you mean pain is radiating down from hip to toes?
- Is there numbness or tingling associated with this pain?

Please provide these details, so that I can understand your problem better.

Awaiting your reply

Regards

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Hi,

Thanks for providing me the needed information.

Based on your description, this is most probably because of a pinched nerve or lower limb radiculopathy (Sciatica).

Common cause is bulging intervertebral discs in the vertebral column that compress on the nerves as they come out of the spinal cord - symptoms are experienced along the area of distribution / path of that particular nerve.

Here the treatment varies from conservative to surgery. Conservative treatment includes anti-inflammatory medications (pain killers), physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, and avoiding activity that strains the back. Majority of radiculopathy patients respond well to this conservative treatment and symptoms often improve within six weeks to three months.

I would suggest you to see a spine specialist who will take into account severity of your symptoms and if needed advise Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to guide about the treatment.

Mean while painkillers such as advil twice a day can help to relieve pain. So is warm compresses and proper rest useful. Try them as you plan an appointment.

Hope this helps. Please ask if I have left any of your query unanswered or if there are any doubts.

Regards

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