Pain that starts in lower back going to hamstrings.

[FIF]

I need advice.

Latley i have been feeling this pain when I go to tie my shoe laces or when i am sitting in a chair. I get this pain that starts in my lower back and travels to my hamstrings to the back of my knees and stops. I couldnt sleep last night, i was tossing and turning. I thought maybe i have that condition where your legs are restless but i am unsure.

I have never experienced this before, I get it every now and then but today its been hurting alot. It doesnt stop me from doing anything but it does bother me...I cant sit still, if I stand everything is good. This seems to happen only when I am sitting or laying sometimes.

If anyone has any insight on what this is and how i can prevent please advise.

FIF

[dirty~d~]

Sounds like Sciatica.

How long have you been noticing it?

Are you still trying to lift through the pain or are you being smart and taking a break?

Ice/heat (if it's been more than three days); rest is good, but staying active on a level you can tolerate will actually help.

It's not a season killer, but it will take a little time to let it heal properly.

[FIF]

It comes and goes, I noticed that it will go away and come back...it doesnt burn. I took a day off but i dont want to take off too much..I only allow myself 2 days off from the gym.

[IliekFude]

Ya Sciatica or a low back disc issue. Herniated or slipped discs for instance can radiate down yr legs and are good reason for an immediate checkup and an MRI if ya havent yet.
Any change in yr bowel activity? Didnt you also recently post about urination issues? All of these come together to suggest a possibly serious back injury. Get an MRI.

[dirty~d~]

It comes and goes, I noticed that it will go away and come back...it doesnt burn. I took a day off but i dont want to take off too much..I only allow myself 2 days off from the gym.

When you're injured you need to adjust your 'time off' schedule to accommodate the body's ability to heal itself properly. Two days off is not enough time. I'm not suggesting that you stop altogether, but nothing heavy until the pain subsides. I would make a visit to a Sports Med Dr in the meantime.

[Killer]

Make sure you are hitting piriformis stretches. Many times in active people the piriformis gets tight and can impinge on the sciatic nerve.

Piriformis Syndrome and Effective Piriformis Stretches (http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/piriformis-syndrome.php)

Piriformis Syndrome | eOrthopod.com (http://www.eorthopod.com/public/patient_education/6623/piriformis_syndrome.html)


You can also get sock, stuff it with tennis balls, lean against the wall, and work the low back/ham area. If you are into S&M, use golf balls.

[dirty~d~]

Make sure you are hitting piriformis stretches. Many times in active people the piriformis gets tight and can impinge on the sciatic nerve.

Piriformis Syndrome and Effective Piriformis Stretches (http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/piriformis-syndrome.php)

Piriformis Syndrome | eOrthopod.com (http://www.eorthopod.com/public/patient_education/6623/piriformis_syndrome.html)


You can also get sock, stuff it with tennis balls, lean against the wall, and work the low back/ham area. If you are into S&M, use golf balls.

LOL! The pain is worth the feeling after though. Tennis balls don't work for me anymore... too soft.

[Killer]

Ha Ha!!! :roflmao:

[FIF]

Thanks for the input guys...I will have it checked out.

Killer...i will do these stretching techniques you suggested.

Fif

[dirty~d~]

Update? Any improvements?