What is the cause for lower back pain?
Patient: hello,my name is janis,i have had lower back pain for the past 4 days and now it has gotten into my left hip and also when i lay down it is hard for me to lift up my left leg,i have to use my hands to do so,and also when i get into a car i got to do the same thing,i dont know what is wrong,i went to the hospital and all they done was give me a shot for pain and sent me home and that did not even work,what can i do.never mind i have no credit card,sorry Doctor: Hi, thank you for posting.I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.The greatest probability is that you suffer from arthritis. Arthritis is a disease that causes painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.To treat this condition you can take anti anti inflammatory medicines such as Advil.Massage, chiropratic procedures and physical exercises can also help.To confirm the diagnosis you need a spinal and pelvic X-ray, a fibrinogen test and a complete blood count.Spinal Ct-scan is necessary in order to rule out herniated disc.You should contact your neurologist to discuss about the diagnosis and the right treatment.Regards.Dr. Behar.