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What Causes Persisting Pain From Buttocks To Lower Leg?

I have a presiting pain from my bucocks to my lower leg. it seems like its mussel related because It seems to go away with massages a going to the chiropractor. Recently O purchase a gadget that is battery operated that instills numerous shock waves on the area and it seems to work but comes back.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Thank you for using HCM. From the description given it seems to be sciatica, a nerve compression disorder. Please consult orthopedic doctor. Treatment includes pain meds and rest. In severe cases depending on the requirement traction/surgery will be done at the discretion of the orthopedic surgeon.
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What Causes Persisting Pain From Buttocks To Lower Leg?

Thank you for using HCM. From the description given it seems to be sciatica, a nerve compression disorder. Please consult orthopedic doctor. Treatment includes pain meds and rest. In severe cases depending on the requirement traction/surgery will be done at the discretion of the orthopedic surgeon.