I have been having lower right back pain, that has moved to my hip and now to my upper thigh, often shooting pains. The pain is constant and only reliefed if I stand or lie straight. I have been doing IT streches but it does not seem to be helping. I also take pilates, yoga and aerobic classes 3xs a week.  Could this just be a strained muscle?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A shooting pain moving to the hip and thigh could be due to sciatica. Sciatica is a characteristic pain caused by involvement of the sciatic nerve. A strained muscle will not cause a shooting pain. However, for correct diagnosis and management, clinical examination and a couple of tests are required for appropriate management. Till then do not try exercises because a wrong posture or exercise can aggravate the pain and the problem. NSAIDs can be taken for pain relief till you don't visit your orthopedic. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.