hi there.I have had a dull pain in my lower back for about 3-4 months. the pain then shot down my right leg, into my thigh. It is painful to drive or sit for long periods. The pain is bearable and gets less when I stand or move around also with a long bath. It always comes back. What is the problem and what can I do about it?
Dear patient Back pain with right sided radiculopathy is mostly due to nerve compression at lumbar spine level. We have got spinal cord that lies within spine and send nerve roots to both upper and lower limbs. So compression of this nerve roots leads to sharp shooting pain along the whole limb. You need to be investigated with 1. X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities 2. MRI OF lumbosacral spine to look for disc prolapse and nerve compression. If It's nor.all do not worry. Start tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for pain relief.  Take tab pregabalin 75\u00a0mg plus vitamin B12 combination one at bedtime for relief of radiculopathy.  If report is abnormal need to consult expert orthopedic surgeon nearby you.  All the best.