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Sciatica and low back pain
My name is Ganesh .I am 22 years old.I've been having low back pain since one year .I've consulted ortho doctor and used medicines.but there is no use and along low back now the pain is gone legs also ...Now I am getting in low back and in both legs (Especially in knees) ..So I've doubt that is it sciatica problem or Slip disc. ..What treatment do i take for this problem ..!!
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Needs further clinical examination and mri if warranted.
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Since you have long standing low back ache and it is radiating to lower limbs also. You must get MRI L. S spine done. Then further treatment could be advised
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if you have X-ray of l. s spine then upload it
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avoid bending forward and lifting heavy weight. take rest as much as you can.
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