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Back and Leg Pain
Lower back and leg pain is one of the most common forms of back problem. This
combination
is very hard for a patient to deal with, since it really cuts down on their mobility and functionality. Lower back pain often involves nerves that control the movement and feeling in our legs. Pain that develops in the lumbar spine will often radiate downwards to the thighs, knees, calves, ankles or feet.Back and Leg Pain from Nerve InvolvementPain in the legs and lower back will often be the result of nerve compression. Nerve involvement can create symptoms in both the back, and the area of the legs served by that affected nerve. If a motor nerve is involved, there may be muscular weakness or soreness in the legs or feet. If a sensory nerve is compressed, the result can be pain, tingling, or numbness. Nerve compression usually takes place in one of the nerve roots that eventually join the sciatic nerve. The following conditions can all cause back and leg pain due to nerve involvement:
* Sciatica Back and Leg Pain from Muscular InjuryThe lower back muscles work closely with the buttocks and upper leg muscles. It is common for a muscular injury in the lower back to affect the usage of these muscles as well. Back muscle injury can also change a person’s posture and gait. Sometimes this change creates stress in the ankles, knees, or feet. This change can cause pain in the affected areas of the legs. Muscular pain can be very severe, but is usually not serious. Most muscular pain will correct itself in a matter of days or weeks.Recommendation for Back and Leg PainI had to deal with this killer combo for 18 years. My lower back pain always made my legs hurt as well. Sometimes, the pain would burn, and radiate down both legs. Other times, my ankles throbbed. I had a series of knee injuries in martial arts training that I believe came from poor posture. This posture change was definitely from my chronic back pain. Towards the end of my back pain experience, my upper and outer thighs hurt 24/7. Sitting, standing, walking, or sleeping, made no difference to the pain.Back and leg conditions can be a real trial. Proper diagnosis of the root cause is the best hope for successful treatment. Make sure to inform your care provider of any changes in your normal back pain. Symptoms that spread to the legs, or change often in the legs, should be reported to your doctor.
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