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Q: Can back pain cause leg pain? I have low back pain, and lately my legs have been aching.
I don't know the cause of your back pain. My started out from bulging disks and I've always had leg pain to go along with it. I've since had five lumbar surgeries and have scar tissue encased around the nerve roots because of them. My leg pain is worse than ever and will never go away. I hope you have a better outcome. I wish you the best Scooter
It's very common to have lower back pain and have aching legs too. The nerves in your lower back run all the way down both legs and if one of these nerves is destressed or pinched, it will cause pain in your legs. Sometimes it's just one leg that's effected but lots of times it's both. The best remedy is rest, not lifting anything too heavy, using the heating pad on your back. If you must lift something, instead of bending over at the waist and picking something up, squat and the knees, pick up stuff, then using your legs for strength, stand up. I've been there and it gets better so hang in there! Good luck to you - Alex
i suffer from spondylosis severe pain in my neck wright arm andlower back my hip and wright leg what would be the best walking aid for me as i cant walk any distace
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Thank you. I am experiencing that now. It starting from where my left leg meets my pelvis area and shooting all the way down, and I have to lift my leg to climb into bed...can't find a comfortable position to lay.