Hurt my back

[myvot]

I bent over to pick something from the floor a few days ago and my lower back is total agony and also my right foot feels numb (but it's not). I cant get to see a doctor until a week today and I've booked an appointment with a physio for monday.

I know you cant diagnose me but any idea what could be wrong? Just can't believe the pain I'm in by just bending over. I'm using voltarol until I can see my GP.

Thanks x

[Loulou127]

Originally Posted by myvot

I bent over to pick something from the floor a few days ago and my lower back is total agony and also my right foot feels numb (but it's not). I cant get to see a doctor until a week today and I've booked an appointment with a physio for monday.

I know you cant diagnose me but any idea what could be wrong? Just can't believe the pain I'm in by just bending over. I'm using voltarol until I can see my GP.

Thanks x

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You have my sympathy, I’ve been there, do you have an out of hours GP service? they would be able to offer stronger pain relief, also I find that an ice pack (wrapped in a tea towel) helps but only for a few minutes at a time

It sounds like you may have sciatica x

[myvot]

I'll check with the out of hours. I asked my GP for a phone consultation but they said no. I'll try the ice. I've been using a hot water bottle. If it is sciatica how long does that last?

[Labboy]

Sounds like Sciatica, am no expert though, get to a physio imo, till you stretch it out and regain mobility it is hard to say tbh. My darling wife had it quite bad and it took about a month and even now years later she still does the exercises now and again. Hope you get better soon.

[Leggibone]

Ice, heat, and anti inflammatories for the pain, a good physio should help, the doctors would have told you to come back in a few weeks if it’s still painful anyway - not a lot they can do accept feel for massively bulged spine and prescribe pain relief (And refer you for specialised care)

[tspill]

I had this last June.
I fused a vertebra when I bent down. Physio freed it up and gave me exercises then sent me to Pilates to strengthen my back muscles.

[caj]

Sounds weird ... but if it helps ... lie on your back on the floor with your feet up on the sofa. You're aiming for a right angle at hips and knees. It's the best position for sciatica imo.

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Chiro or Physio. The GP just gives pain killers that ease the pain but don’t heal it
OP I feel your pain as I’ve had chronic back issues for 15 years. I refuse to take anything and just use a Chiro

[myvot]

Thanks you all so much for your advice and kind words.

[vampiress88]

My hubby had this and they gave him two different diagnoses. We still not sure what it was but it took weeks to get better.