Hi, Ive been having pain on my left-side, lower back, like a burning in my left buttock, and lots of twinges . Could I just now be feelimg the effects from falling down my basement stairs. That happened over 3 years ago? After standing on my feet , working 8 hrs, sometimes i can barely walk upright. The pain feels internal. Thanks for your input
Hello Jody, Your symptoms indicate Sciatica where the person experiences tingling, & shooting pain radiating from back of thigh to back of leg, burning sensation & lower back pain (lumbago). The symptoms get aggravated during walking & bending forward. CT & MRI scan will help to confirm the diagnosis. Jody, though possible, the pain you are experiencing now may not be directly due to the injury you experienced 3 years back. Most common cause of sciatica is slipped disc. Bed rest may help but will not cure the condition. Therapeutic benefit of Chat Doctor.  Stretching exercises to relax the muscle spasms are very effective.