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Back pain travelling down leg
Last month I was having lower back pain and it travelled down my hip to left leg. I took physiotherapy and it was relieved after 8-10 sessions but yesterday, I wore boots with heels and pain again shot on the left side. Is everything okay
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Hello mam...Gud aft ...U said Radiating pain n took treatment and relieved..Woring heels is not issue it is Scaitic pain...The nerve which is passing be in canal is pressing and it radiating to hip and foot .For complete diagnosis n prognosis u should consult a physiotherapist for detailed physio exercise rehabilitation..
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to be continu with physiotherapy
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Indicates pain due to improper posture and muscle weakness, commonly termed sciatic nerve pain. Physiotherapy can resolve pain with proper exercises, muscle strengthening, leaning proper biomechanics and stretching of tight muscles. Learn proper posture and daily habits to prevent recurrence.
High heels change your biomechanics in a chain reaction:
• Foot plantarflexion → calves tighten
• Pelvis tilts forward (anterior tilt)
• Lumbar lordosis increases (lower back arch)
• Glute muscles weaken
• Piriformis muscle tightens
• Sciatic nerve gets irritated or compressed
This often causes buttock pain radiating down the leg.
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Start physiotherapy program and continue home exercise program with strengthening on regular basis to avoid recurrence
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Avoid high heels or hard sole footwear temporarily , wear soft sole shoes with good arch support if possible
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I'm sorry you're dealing with a recurrence of that pain—it can be incredibly frustrating when you feel like you've made progress only to have it "zap" back.
The symptoms you’ve described—lower back pain radiating down the hip and into the leg—often point toward sciatica or nerve root irritation, likely involving the lumbar spine.
When you wear heels, your body’s center of gravity shifts forward. To keep you upright, your musculoskeletal system makes several "compensations"
this is a "flare-up" rather than a "re-injury." Your nerves were likely still in a sensitive, healing state, and the mechanical stress of the heels was the "last straw
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Return to Neutral: Switch to supportive, flat footwear for the next few days to allow the inflammation to settle.
Recall Your "Home Exercise Program"
Heat or Ice: Use what worked best for you during your previous 10 sessions to manage the acute "shot" of pain
Check-in with A Physio
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However, you should seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of these Red Flags:
• Sudden weakness in your leg or foot (e.g., "foot drop").
• Numbness in the inner thighs/groin
• Any changes in bowel or bladder control.
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Be regular with your exercises at least for 6 to 8 weeks. Avoid bending forward and wearing high heels. Tissues take time to heel, 10 days is not sufficient time for healing. If possible take some more sessions of therapy.
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Continue therapeutic exercises
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Start wearing sport shoes
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Sciatica is the problem you are facing. You need to learn Right Exercises according to your Age Height Weight and Muscle Strength. Doing a lot of exercises may increase or Remain the problem same as it is for Long time, as opposite exercises cancel the Right Exercises also. So you can take an online consultation to correct your exercise and do it yourself later on.
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Don't Delay it as it becomes stagnant and the body gets adjusted according to it leaving an incorrect posture and weak leg.
If you want to book an online consultation you can call me by going to my profile.
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Use Lumbar Belt for Support.
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Yes, everything is definitely good, avoid wearing high heels as when you wear it the postural alignment changes which leads to impeachment of nerves complete the treatment given by physiotherapist, continue strengthening exercises for minimum 3 months then you can wear the High heels
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Likely a mechanical flare-up (sciatic / disc-related). Heels changed posture and re-irritated the nerve. Common and usually not serious.
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• Resume physio exercises
• Avoid heels for now
• Review if pain persists >1–2 weeks
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• Walk in flat, cushioned footwear
• Gentle stretching + core activation
• Take posture breaks if standing long
• Heels
• Sudden bending/twisting
• Prolonged standing
• Heavy lifting
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Your symptoms suggest a recurrence of sciatic-type pain, likely due to lumbar disc or nerve irritation. Wearing heels increases lumbar arch and nerve stress, which can trigger symptoms again. This is common and usually manageable.
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Restart physiotherapy focusing on core strengthening, nerve mobility, and posture correction
Avoid heels for now; use flat, supportive footwear
Continue home exercises even after pain relief
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If pain worsens, travels further down the leg, or you develop numbness, weakness, or bladder/bowel issues, consult a doctor immediately and consider further evaluation.
Early care prevents chronic recurrence.
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Hello .Remember if symptoms keep coming back .you need to complete full physiotherapy rehabilitation because it shows that your muscles are not that much strengthened .for example in 10 days in gym you aren't getting any tonned muscles .so keep doing exercise
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If pain is severe take bed rest , take turn when ever getting out of bed or moving into the bed .
Current sleeping Position will ease your pain .
For proper posture guidance feel free to consult
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1. Avoid wearing heels till the time you haven't fully recovered. As it causes biomechanical disbalance.
2. Recommend to get an Xray or MRI Spine.
3. Consult a nearby Physiotherapist for rehab or you can do the same on this platform.
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Wear flat or cushioned footwear for the time being.
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Try to avoid wearing high heels boots and please stick on the exercises prescribed by your physio
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please visit your physio for further assessment and to learn ergonomic advise and posture corrections
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You should consult in person with nearby physiotherapist for proper assessment to get proper treatment
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Please go through some ergonomic advices and posture correction techniques as suggested by your physio
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And please re consult and ask the further plan to your physio
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And please don’t directly jump for painkillers because patients have mentality to directly jump on them without advice .
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Hello
U have to strengthen ur muscles if ur pain coming back means still ur muscles are weak that’s y pain coming back when u strain
Continue doing back strengthening exercises Postural correction,proper rest
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Hot water application
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Greetings from Rid of Pain Physiotherapy
It's may be the pain of sciatica or pain of piriformis syndrome.
That can be diagnosed with proper assessment.
But this affecting your whole myokinetic chain from foot to back so avoid wearing heels and take proper physiotherapy.
For more details you can connect us too.
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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To take care of your posture and rest.
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Physiotherapy treatment rest and stretching and strengthening exercise and postural care
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Dr. Krati Jain (PT)
Rehabilitation Therapist
2 yrs exp
Jaipur
Avoid wearing heels until your muscles get strengthened.
Take proper precautions and continue exercises. If pain still persists then consult a physiotherapist
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Dr. Saswati Nanda (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey there!
Avoid using heels it really causes back pain. Second core strength. To know more click on consult button on the right side to connect with me.
Regards
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Continue with back and core strengthening exercises
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Posture correction
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Consult online
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Please consult online for better treatment and diagnosis
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Maintain your posture
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