Back pain when I stand or walk leading to stiffness and numbness in the leg to the extent that I have to sit. after sitting for a while the pain eases but could start again when I stand or walk. Different postures lead quickly to the pain ie. using a brush or ironing
Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. As mentioned by you a thorough neurological assessment is needed. As by understanding your mentioned history, you are having back pain, stiffness, pain radiating to the leg, numbness etc. These is the symptoms caused due to the lumbar spine pathology. An MRI is of suggestion which will help to see the soft tissue pathology and the nerve impingement. Also, by performing the Straight leg raise test, if it is positive then an MRI is guided. Post which with proper rest, medication and physical therapy your symptoms can be made under control. Also, physical therapy will help you by Therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and Physical exercises to strengthen the - core muscles, spine muscles, pelvic floor muscles and the lower limb muscles. As per my experience, usually 99% of the recovery is attained and back to work is possible. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.