Left Abdominal, Leg Crease Pain Radiating To Left Testicle. Lower Back Pain History. X-ray Done. Prescribed With Mild Muscle Relaxer, Steroid. Is There A Possibility Of Sciatica?
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Your history is suggestive of a pain related to nerve root irritation or compression. Most of the times such abnormalities are not detected on an X-ray. Going for an MRI will be a better option.
Meanwhile taking right combination of pain killers and muscle relaxants will help in relieving the symptoms.
You can follow these measures:
- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves.
- Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises for your hamstrings daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.
- Avoid exercises in times of pain.
- Improvise your posture while sitting.
- Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles.
Also, maintain a proper posture while working, sitting and standing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.