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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Lower And Right-sided Lumbar Spine?
i started to have lower back pain a few months ago with muscle spasms that went up the side of my spine and stiffness in my muscle and a pinching in my lower back and pain that went down my right leg and numbness. went to my doctor she put me on muscle relaxers. things didn t improve she said i have mid line back pain with right sided sciatica and sent me to physical therapy. i have been doing physical therapy for 3 weeks and have not seen much improvement. i have only a week left for physical therapy and i m starting to think that it might be something else.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Hi,
Pain and stiffness in the lower lumbar spine can be related to a muscle spasm or a herniated disc. MRI scan is needed for proper diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopedic Surgeon
Pain and stiffness in the lower lumbar spine can be related to a muscle spasm or a herniated disc. MRI scan is needed for proper diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopedic Surgeon
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