Is It Sciatica? Understanding Your Lower Back Pain Symptoms
I'm not sure if it's sciatica? Hello Dr. Wang, although I have seen many similar questions in the comments, I still cannot determine if I have sciatica. My symptoms are as follows: I have been experiencing pain in my lower back near the buttocks for 4 to 5 months. The p...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: If the pain is localized only in the buttocks and does not radiate down the legs, it is unlikely to be sciatica. However, if the pain worsens with sneezing, an X-ray examination is necessary. If seeking medical attention is inconvenient, I recommend applying heat, minimizi...[Read More] Is It Sciatica? Understanding Your Lower Back Pain Symptoms
Understanding Pain from Hips to Feet: Possible Causes and Solutions
Pain from the buttocks to the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor, initially I felt discomfort in my buttocks, and pressing on a specific symmetrical point on both sides caused discomfort. Later, my thighs and calves also became uncomfortable. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is likely sciatica, which is characterized by pain in the buttocks that radiates down the back of the thigh to the knee, and further down to the calf and the sole of the foot. Sometimes, there may also be a tingling sensation. In more severe cases, there can be weakness in the...[Read More] Understanding Pain from Hips to Feet: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sciatica: Is Numbness in Toes a Symptom?
Sciatica Hello doctor, for the past two weeks, the toes on my feet, except for the big toe, have been experiencing a tingling sensation. A neurologist reviewed my X-rays and mentioned that there is an issue with the fifth lumbar vertebra, which is causing sciatica. However, aside...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Sciatica typically refers to the symptoms caused by compression of the spinal nerves in the lumbar region, often due to bone spurs or herniated discs. This condition is characterized by pain that radiates from the lower back down the posterior thigh to the calf or sole of the foo...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Is Numbness in Toes a Symptom?
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Hip pain On the morning of the 19th of last month, I woke up and suddenly felt pain in the left side of my lower back near the hip while picking something up. After exercising that evening, I found it very difficult to climb stairs. A rehabilitation specialist diagnosed me with a...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If it is a herniated disc, the pain may radiate from one side of the buttock down the back of the thigh to the calf and into the sole of the foot, potentially accompanied by neurological symptoms such as numbness and decreased sensation in the foot. Additionally, an increase in a...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Pain in the Left Thigh: Causes and Solutions
It feels like there is a line on the left side of my thigh, with pain radiating down from the waist? I have been troubled by this issue for a year. I feel a sensation similar to a line near my lower back (on the left side) close to my buttocks, extending down to the back of my th...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that it could be sciatica, and you can consult a rehabilitation specialist to see if rehabilitation methods can help improve the condition.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Pain in the Left Thigh: Causes and Solutions
Chronic Hip Pain: Seeking Answers for Unresolved Joint Issues
Joint pain My husband has to stand for long periods due to his job, and he has been experiencing pain in a specific point at the top and outer part of his right thigh (this should be near the hip joint, right?). The pain radiates throughout his entire thigh, and he has developed ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It could be hip joint pain or sciatica. You can consult an orthopedic specialist or a rehabilitation physician for medication treatment. If that is not effective, consider trying physical therapy to see if it improves.[Read More] Chronic Hip Pain: Seeking Answers for Unresolved Joint Issues
Understanding Pain Between the Lower Back and Buttocks: Is It Sciatica?
Pain in the area between the lower back and the buttocks? Hello Doctor: My girlfriend is experiencing pain in her lower back and buttocks. Initially, we thought it was a muscle strain, but after seeing several doctors without improvement, could this be sciatica?
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Sciatica can cause numbness and pain radiating to the lower limbs, which is considered lower back pain. Start with heat therapy and perform back stretching exercises. If symptoms persist, please visit an orthopedic clinic for further evaluation. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Pain Between the Lower Back and Buttocks: Is It Sciatica?
Can Spinal Injury from a Fall Cause Sciatica Symptoms?
Can hitting your spine on a table potentially cause sciatica? Hello Doctor: My girlfriend accidentally slipped and hit her spine on the right side (approximately at the level of the navel) while out for a walk. Pressing on that area causes a sensation like electric shock in her t...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Currently, there are symptoms of sciatica, but they are mild. If you can still dorsiflex your foot, then an MRI is not necessary. While chiropractic treatment may not be effective, muscle soreness can benefit from massage therapy.[Read More] Can Spinal Injury from a Fall Cause Sciatica Symptoms?
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Pain in the buttocks? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been feeling soreness on both sides of my lower back when I wake up in the morning. Additionally, since Wednesday, I've been experiencing a sensation in my right buttock that feels like the bone is displaced, moving to...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It could be an issue with the hip joint or lumbar spine; you can schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist to have it checked.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sciatica: Treatment Options and When to Consider Surgery
Sciatica If bending at the waist causes pain or if standing up from a sitting position also causes pain, the doctor has recommended physical therapy, which I am currently doing about six times a week. If there is no improvement, I may need to undergo an MRI. Does this examination...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
First, it is essential to confirm that the diagnosis is correct; otherwise, the treatment will also be incorrect. Sciatica refers to the phenomenon of nerve pain caused by compression of the lumbar nerves. This pain is located in the buttocks and can radiate down to the thigh, ca...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Treatment Options and When to Consider Surgery
Left Leg Muscle Pain and Joint Discomfort: Possible Causes and Treatments
Left leg muscle soreness with occasional sharp pain in the hip and knee joints? Hello, about six months ago, I started experiencing discomfort in my left leg. Initially, I had occasional sharp pains in my left knee. Now, the entire left leg's muscles are sore (with the thigh...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there are accompanying symptoms of numbness, it could potentially be sciatica; however, a personal diagnosis from a physician is necessary to confirm this. It is advisable to consult a doctor for their opinion.[Read More] Left Leg Muscle Pain and Joint Discomfort: Possible Causes and Treatments
Understanding Hip Joint Sounds During Squats: When to Worry?
Hearing sounds while exercising? Doctor, when I perform squats, I can hear a sound coming from my hip joint (not the knee joint), but there is no pain or swelling. Is this normal? Additionally, I previously experienced a sensation like a needle prick on the left side of my tailbo...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: If a herniated disc improves with rest and medication, there is no need to worry too much for the time being. However, if it recurs, further evaluation is necessary to determine if there is a disc issue causing nerve compression. A popping sound in the hip when squatting m...[Read More] Understanding Hip Joint Sounds During Squats: When to Worry?
Understanding Sciatica: Is It Related to Piriformis Syndrome?
Questions about sciatica? Hello, doctor. One day, while sitting, I started to feel pain in my left buttock, which later became very painful in the morning when I woke up. Whenever I lie flat and relax, my buttock feels uncomfortable, and I can't bend my leg freely; sometimes...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, there is a higher likelihood of inflammation in the muscles at the back of the hip. Consider a local injection of anti-inflammatory medication (such as corticosteroids) to see if it improves your symptoms. It is recommended to follow up at the outpa...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Is It Related to Piriformis Syndrome?
Understanding Lower Back Pain and Popping Sounds: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain with popping sounds in the joints? In recent months, I have been experiencing significant lower back discomfort. When I sit in a chair and move one foot outward, I can hear a cracking sound from my lower back, accompanied by a sensation of bone movement, which pro...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Lower back pain may be related to work or prolonged standing. If the symptoms persist, it is necessary to see a physician. The presence of sounds from the bones does not necessarily indicate a disease; it is often the result of ligaments sliding over the bones, which can produce ...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain and Popping Sounds: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lumbar Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Lumbar spine injury The orthopedic doctor prescribed me appetite stimulants, B12, anti-inflammatory pain relievers, and muscle relaxants. Now, when I sit, my legs feel numb. In middle school, I occasionally experienced sudden leg weakness that caused me to fall, and I have previo...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Sciatica may not be directly related, but it is often caused by a herniated intervertebral disc in the lumbar spine that compresses the sciatic nerve. Typically, the intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine lose hydration and elasticity due to aging. When subjected to significant...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Managing Sciatica Pain: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Weakness in the limbs? There has been some improvement, but will there be a recurrence? I went to an orthopedic examination, and at that time, the doctor did not take an X-ray. He diagnosed me by palpation and told me it was sciatica located between L3 and S1. I still experience ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The orthopedic physician's diagnosis may be correct, and taking over the treatment of lumbar traction could lead to improvement.[Read More] Managing Sciatica Pain: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding Weakness in Limbs: Insights into Sciatica and Back Pain
Weakness in the limbs? I would like to ask about a previous experience where I felt pain in my lower back while riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, but in September, I started experiencing lumbar pain at work and sought treatmen...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In the early stages of sciatica, conservative treatment is primarily emphasized, including medication, rehabilitation, traction, and rest. If there is no improvement, further imaging studies must be conducted to determine if there is indeed compression of the nerve root. If compr...[Read More] Understanding Weakness in Limbs: Insights into Sciatica and Back Pain
Understanding Neck and Back Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Long-Term Solutions
Neck, shoulder, and back pain with stiffness in the lower back? Hello, Doctor! Recently, I visited a local hospital due to neck, shoulder, back, and lower back pain and stiffness, which restricted my upper body movement and required me to move slowly. The hospital performed X-ray...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, the presence of bone spurs or calcification in the spine is quite common. This is essentially a result of spinal aging or changes following past injuries. The vast majority of bone spurs do not affect daily life (meaning there are no symptoms o...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Back Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Long-Term Solutions
Understanding Sciatica: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Referred Sciatica Pain Thank you, Dr. Shih, for your response! My father experiences numbness in his left foot primarily when standing; he does not have discomfort when sitting or lying down. He has undergone conservative treatment for the past year and a half, consulting both We...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Conservative treatment is effective only in the early stages of a disease. If there has been a prolonged period of treatment without improvement, surgical intervention should be considered. There are many surgical options available, but the choice of method depends on the locatio...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Relieving Sciatica: Exploring High-Frequency Heat Therapy for Nerve Pain
About Sciatica My father has scoliosis at the fifth lumbar vertebra, which is compressing the nerves and causing numbness and discomfort in his left leg. Rehabilitation and physical therapy have not shown any improvement. Currently, we are considering high-frequency thermal thera...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
For the first occurrence of sciatica, non-surgical treatment usually yields good results, unless the pain is severe or has caused nerve compression leading to loss of mobility in the lower limbs or affecting bowel and bladder function, in which case emergency surgery is required....[Read More] Relieving Sciatica: Exploring High-Frequency Heat Therapy for Nerve Pain