sharp pain in back due to running Posted: 04-25-06 19:41pm
Hi, I am 21 years old, I am 5'10 200lbs,
im not skinny but I am not obese, but
anyway after I did my mile run last week,
I had gotten this very sharp pain in my
back. At first it was no problem, than I
felt it getting worse. I can't walk fast,
nor straight or how I used to. I can sit
down, but it hurts when I twist, the pain
is in my lower left back, it hurts all the
way down my leg. I've used bengay, took
those downhalls (sp) back pills, those
didn't work. Took tylenol and everything
it's been 5 days, its not as stiff but
never the less it still hurts. Not sure
what else to say.
I've included a diagram of where it hurts,
the grey circle is where the pain is.
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Posted: 04-26-06 16:22pm
Hi xtac ~
first off your diagram didn't show up
with that link you posted. It sound to me
like you have a bulging lumbar disc which
is pinching you sciatic nerve. It would
be a good idea for you to go see your
doctor about this and he/she may order a
mri of your lumbar spine. Should your
doctor what you to see a specialist please
ask to see a neurosurgeon. I say this
because of the nerve involvement. What
other symptoms do you have besides the
pain?
Thanks for the reply, well today was a
much better day I was able to go out and
walk around, pain is almost gone, but
there is still a sudden pain and stiffness
in the lower left side of my back, along
with a little stiffness in the left leg
down to the knee. However it is much
better. I have no other problems right
now. I will update you in 2 days to see
if anything has changed.
