<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have severe lower back pain that goes down into my left hip and into my left knee. Both of my legs feel weak and shaky at times and my left arm feels a tad weak. It is difficult and painful to walk or sit, my job requires me to sit in front of a computer for 8 hours.  <response>: After going through your query I think You may be suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. What is your age? What is duration of your pain and weakness? Presuming disc prolapse there are two treatment options. First option is Rest in position of reliefgenerally lateral position with both hip and knee bend, NURSING GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesicsuch as attract three times a day after meals is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. This method needs patience as it take longer treatment times sometimes up to 6 months. Second option is go for surgical operation Discectomy. You can discuss with your treating surgeon. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query 