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Possible Sciatica symptoms
I was suffering from back pain for some time. It recovered with yoga and some physiotherapy excercises. But from few days I am having pain in my left leg, mostly upper and back side of thigh and calf muscles.
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Piriformis Stretch
Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Relax, and then repeat with the other leg.
Repeat this cycle 2 to 4 times. Lie on your back. ...
Cross your left leg over your right so that your left ankle rests on your right knee.
Use your hands to grab hold of your left knee and pull it gently toward the opposite shoulder. ...
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
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Avoid self exercise.
Visit physiotherapy centre for proper diagnosis and treatment
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Your pain could be due to nerve compression.
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You should do back stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
Avoid bending activities and weight lifting.
Avoid frequent staircase climbing.
Maintain correct posture while working.
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If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Hello
It could be nerve impingement, could be piriformis , could be overuse also, proper diagnosis can be done after thorough examination and investigation finding.
But avoiding exacerbating movements
Use of cold pack
And rest can relieve ur symptoms
Next Steps
Start with stretching and strengthening protocol
Can consult us for planned management for ur condition
Health Tips
Rest
Avoid speedy and sudden movements
Avoid movements which elevates pain ( flexion/ bending forward)
Avoid prolonged standing
Avoid slouch posture
Ice 3 times a day for 10 mins
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Radiating pain in thigh and calf could most probably be due to lumbar spondylosis with nerve impingement. A proper consultation with an orthopaedic or physiotherapist would further confirm your diagnosis. Also it would be advisable to get your Vitamin D3 and B12 levels checked as it could also be a cause for pain.
Next Steps
Online or in person consultation with a doctor.
Physiotherapy exercise program post confirmation of diagnosis.
Health Tips
Ergonomic modifications and back care.
Regular physiotherapy exercises for pain relief.
Postural correction to relieve symptoms.
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U need to visit a physiotherapist,need to be thoroughly assessed. Ur symptoms indicate that there might be still a nerve impingment or misallignment which needs to be corrected manually.
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Hot packs on lower back followed by Diclofenac gel application will help
Health Tips
avoid lifting heavy wts
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please visit to nearest physiotherapy clinic for proper diagnosis and examination.
Proper better results need proper evaluation of problem.
So avoid self exercises and take advice from doctor before doing anything wrong.
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Dr. Palki Upadhya (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hello mam
Please consult chiropractor yu can consult us your muscles are majorily involved
Please feel free to contact good day
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Consult a chiropractor
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Ms. Vanshika (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
hello, no this is not a sciatica. not to worry about this , this can be muscle tightness, could be piriformis syndrome, or might be your long sitting job long drive etc. so you need to remove the cause or you need to release your muscles.
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physiotherapy is best option for you.
Health Tips
take heat pack.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hard to say for sure if it is a pinched nerve but as suggested earlier could be misalligned pelvis, or sacroiliatis, piriformis syndrome. All 4 could could bring on buttock and slight referral pain.
Vit D3 and B12 deficiency(mainly Vit D3) could bring on general aches, pain and stiffness.
We need to do a proper assessment to diagnose the issue
Next Steps
Sitting: please take a break every 40 mins as ur disc loading would reduce
sit properly....a physiotherapist would suggest a few strategies
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avoid lifting, pulling, pushing heavy weights for the moment...
make a physiotherapist appointment
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