Right lower back pain and anterior leg pain
by Jack B.
(Encino, CA, USA)
Lumbar facet arthropathy
Right lower back pain and anterior leg pain
I have suffered with back problems for about 12 years now (I'm now 49y/o). In the past I have had relief from a period rest and staying in the supine position with legs raised, then gradually increasing my activity and wearing a brace.
However I re-injured by back 2 days ago and this time the supine position causes more pain. The only partial relief I can get is either standing bent over holding onto my legs just above the knees or lying down on my right side. However if stay in this position for too long the pain when I get up is worse than ever.
I went to urgent care today and was given naprosyn and flexiril but so far these drugs haven't made any difference.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Jack B.
Hello Jack,
Firstly, accept that with twelve years of intermittent back pain that some of these Lower Back exercises done EVERY MORNING for the rest of life in bed, before arising are your lot. They will save you a lot of pain and dollars.
You have all the signs of upper lumbar facet arthropathy, the joints are worn and you get relief by bending forwards.
The front of the leg is supplied by the
Femoral nerve so the chances are that the problem lies in the mid to upper lumbar spine.
If it's going into your leg, I'd get some X-rays unless you have some less than three years old, and if you have the money an MRI SCAN. Expensive, but give us a load of information.
Shop around and find find a good chiropractor ...
Let us know how you are getting on in a month.
I hope this has contributed.
Dr B
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