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What Causes Shooting Pain At One Spot In Lower Back?
Question: I have been having lower back pain for quite some time now. I try and relieve myself by exercise and stretching. For the last couple of weeks, there is one point in the lower back where there is shooting pain when i press that point....is there anything to worry about?
Brief Answer:
Mild disc prolapse likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain on one point on the back that causes a shooting pain along the leg on pressing is likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level of spine. It can happen due to disc prolapse or a muscle spasm of the back muscles due to stress.
Physiotherapy like intermittent lumbar traction and back exercise reduces pressure of disc bulge for some time & gives relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or ibuprofen 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Mild disc prolapse likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain on one point on the back that causes a shooting pain along the leg on pressing is likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level of spine. It can happen due to disc prolapse or a muscle spasm of the back muscles due to stress.
Physiotherapy like intermittent lumbar traction and back exercise reduces pressure of disc bulge for some time & gives relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or ibuprofen 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thank you so much doctor..appreciate your detailed response...will this condition get corrected automatically or do i need to consult an ortho,
Brief Answer:
Yopu need to consult an orthopedic surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
This problem will be corrected with proper physiotherapy and muscle relaxants. It is best to consult an orthopedic for X-ray or MRI scan as needed and get the proper medicines prescribed. Do go for a regular physiotherapy also to avoid any further progression of the problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yopu need to consult an orthopedic surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
This problem will be corrected with proper physiotherapy and muscle relaxants. It is best to consult an orthopedic for X-ray or MRI scan as needed and get the proper medicines prescribed. Do go for a regular physiotherapy also to avoid any further progression of the problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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