I have had back pain for almost 2 weeks. This in itself is not unusual, as i believe it is a pinching of a nerve which I have experienced before. This in turn creates a pain going down to the knee area. However, this is not my main concern. My right shin has a strange spongy feeling when I press against it, and the flesh stays depressed after taking my fingers away. Bruising follows after a day or so. I have been working whilst on my knees for short periods lately, but have had no injuries.
Hi, The spongy feeling you describe that is brought on pressing the shin is called pitting edema. It is not related to the backache that you have been experiencing due to a pinched nerve. It is mostly related to either pooling of blood in your lower limbs or thyroid/ liver/ kidney issues. I would suggest you consult a general physician and get it sorted out after doing blood check for thyroid, liver and kidney function.