I have been having pain in my left thigh for about 6 weeks now. The pain feels like something is stabbing my leg. It started out just hurting in the middle front of the thigh. I first noticed that pain when my laptop was on my lap. Recently, the pain has been moving from the front to the outer side and then the back of the thigh. No real pattern, just increasing in frequency. Used to only hurt when sitting for long times, but now I notice the pain when standing too. Saw a chiropractor yesterday and he said things are not aligned and left side is uneven. Could that be the only cause? Could it be from using laptop, or something worse?
Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  In, y opinion i don't think you should worry, that is a kind of sciatica due to sitting a lot on hard surfaces that causes pressure on your nerves coming from your spine it is common and increases with age and weight. Avoiding lifting heavy object and spinal straightening exercises and positions even while sitting and walking will be helpful. Spinal nerve compression causes this kind of neuropathic pain due to disc herniation nerves going to your legs received by relaxing, physiotherapy by your chiropractor, hot massaging your back twice daily with topical gels and even yoga, painkillers like Advil, muscle relaxants are recommended if no receive happened the I would suggest my patients for X-rays and CT for proper evaluation Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.