<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have been having lower right back pain, that has moved to my hip and now to my upper thigh, often shooting pains. The pain is constant and only reliefed if I stand or lie straight. I have been doing IT streches but it does not seem to be helping. I also take pilates, yoga and aerobic classes 3xs a week. Could this just be a strained muscle?  <response>: Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A shooting pain moving to the hip and thigh could be due to sciatica. Sciatica is a characteristic pain caused by involvement of the sciatic nerve. A strained muscle will not cause a shooting pain. However, for correct diagnosis and management, clinical examination and a couple of tests are required for appropriate management. Till then do not try exercises because a wrong posture or exercise can aggravate the pain and the problem. NSAIDs can be taken for pain relief till you dont visit your orthopedic. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. 