I have a pinched nerve in my back. Have a lot of pain in my right leg. My question is?

It sounds like you may have a possible case of Sciatica or the pinching of the sciatic nerve. Symptoms of this do include pain that will shoot down your leg as well as other possible pain in the lower back. This is commonly caused by disc herniation, which can be fixed.

I had the same injury after injuring my lower back from playing tennis. But after resting (not playing) for a year, the pain slowly went away. If there is a certain activity that you do that does cause the pain to continue, you may want to refrain from that activity for a while.

If the pain doesn't subside after rest, you may want to get checked with X-rays, films, and other tests, such as a CT scan, a MRI scan, or a electromyogram.

If you have pinched nerve, you might have pinched your sciatic nerve, the largest nerve at the back. This nerve innervates the back muscles and feet. Pinching of this can cause mild or severe throbbing of the back and leg.

These are the steps you should take: 1. Consult your family doctor or better an orthopedic surgeon. 2.

Take pain relievers for pain such as aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve discomfort. This will also prevent pain from recurring. 3.

Place appropriate support like pillow under your knees when you lie down. This will relieve pressure on the disk that is pinching your sciatic nerve. 4.

Lie on firm mattress or on the floor when the pain is severe. Rest and stay in bed for 3 days and getting up only when absolutely necessary. 5.

Ask assistance to help get you out of bed or into a bad or shower so you won't strain your back while getting up. 6. Put hot or cold pack to your back and upper legs.7.

Avoid lifting anything especially heavy objects. 8. Avoid bending or sitting in soft chairs.

I've been told that you can't completely fix it without surgery, but you can relieve it in many ways. It can cause permanent nerve damage including numbness and loss of strength. I'm not sure of the success ratio of surgery.

I've heard great success stories. I've heard some nightmare stories. I have similar issues and have done well with physical therapy and moderate exercise, including core strengthening workouts.

I have not yet gone the surgical route, as I am relatively young and am concerned with the long term effects of surgery. If I were you, I would check with several doctors to determine a course of action and to determine if you have had any nerve damage.

I agree with the previous answer on the get some rest advice. Give it some time and try to let it heal. If no change is noticed in a few weeks and you're still in pain, I would go and have some studies done on your back.Be sure you do your research on where you are going.

It is easy to read back issues incorrectly and get misdiagnosis. Look into where you are going and who is reading your scans. Good Luck.

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