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I get excruciating pain while walking due to an injury. Please help.

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Answered by

Mohammed Wajid

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At May 7, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 27, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I hurt myself two days ago and it seemed to be getting better. But today it is worse than when it started. Most of the pain is in the right side area. Today, I cannot walk due to excruciating pain. The only relief is laying flat on my back or standing at the foot of the bed and bent over with my face on the mattress. As said, I was doing better the past two days but yesterday I laid flat down on the bed while my husband rubs my legs and I was propped up on my forearms and I am wondering if that did not make things worse. I felt pretty good when getting out of the bed and during the shower and then the pain started to come back and quickly accelerated to not being able to even sit in a chair due to excruciating pain. Again, as long as I am lying flat I do not feel it at all but if I try to move side to side I feel excruciating pain.

Answered by Mohammed Wajid

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand the pain you are suffering from. It is nothing but low back pain radiated to the leg. Due to constant stress and improper posture you get this. Taking rest and doing simple exercises will help reduce pain and also you can take Advil (Ibuprofen) for quick relief. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of LS (lumbar spine) would help to know better what exactly the problem is. Here are some exercises you need to do slowly without any pressure. You can do low back stretch, straight leg raising, piriformis stretch, bridge, leg sliding, waist lifting and deep abdominal strengthening. These exercises will not only reduce pain but also gives strength to the muscles. Apply heat pad thrice a day. Follow up with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is stress, and improper posture.

Investigations to be done

Do MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the lumbar spine.

Treatment plan

Do exercises and take Advil tablet.

Regarding follow up

Follow-up with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Mohammed Wajid
Mohammed Wajid

Physiotherapy

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