Hi my name is Brooke, i am 21 weigh 130 and i am 56. i had my child back in September of 2010. same day of having her after the birth i went to take a shower and i fell in it. since then i have been experiencing lower back pain on the left side that travels through my bottom to the left side of my thigh. I also experience a numbing sensation in those areas. it was happening 3-5 times a week but lately has been every night and all morning. i havent been able to sleep because of the pain and tingles of numbness i dont sleep on my side because of it and it happens no matter how my sleeping positions are. i tried stretching and exercising  this last week and a half to see if it would help but it seems to be getting worse due to the pain and numbness is stay longer. should i see a doctor and what kind should i go to and what kind of test should i get done.
Hello, Thank you for writing to us, Brief answer -To treat back pain which is because of injury is depends on your injury that how it happens. Explained Answer -As you describe there it's been long time you are facing this issue. Back pain might be occurred because of jerk or some accident or else but if its because of jerk or some minor thing than it might be cured with rest, but it's been long time about your incidence so I would like to suggest to concern doctor. Suggestion - Concern physician for your query as soon as possible. He/she will give you detailed instructions. Hope my suggestion and above information will helpful to you. Thanks &