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Q: lower back pain

asked by: diana83 on August 30th, 2008

New User

My husband is a professional cricketer who does not get the chance to rest his back very much. He is both a bowler and batsman and has had severe lower back pain over the last three months. He's been for an mri with nothing to be gained. He says he experiences a strange sensation in his testicles and while batting the other day, both his legs went numb.

He attends a physiotherapist everyday and has seen a chiropractor however he says he doesn't think it's muscular but possibly a stress fracture?! He had scoliosis and had to wear a back brace when at school...I'm not sure if that could have something to do with it?

I'd be grateful if anyone could offer any insight....

Replies(4)

Zak_han

replied on August 30th, 2008

Supporter

From the information given I would say that you husband has suffered what is sometimes called a soft tissue injuries to the lower back spine due to long term scolisis. which can lead to conductible pain to his testicles,if problem is serious,it could lead to legs numb as well.The sport could aggravate and bring about more symptoms from this pre-existing problem.

Deep and intensive acupuncture could be best solution.

Take care!

RichT

replied on August 30th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Hello Diana,

I would highly recommend that your husband seek the advice from a spinal surgeon. And I do mean a spinal surgeon with MD in back of his/her name. In my opinion they are the most knowledgeable about back issues.

Search for the very VERY best spinal surgeon you can find in your area. Also get a 2nd and third opinion from the next two spinal surgeons on your list.

You want the very best for your husband. Now do the research and find that doctor.

I wish your husband and you the very best.

RichT

littleonefb

replied on August 30th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Re: lower back pain

diana83 wrote:

Hi Diana83,

It sounds like your husband needs to see another spine surgeon for a second opinion.

You didn't say if your husband has been seeing a spine surgeon or if the MRI was ordered by his primary care doctor.

What I can tell you is that radiologists that read MRIs and spine surgeons that read MRIs can differ in opinions and findings. What one doctor says is not something to worry about, another will say it is.

Nerves in the low lumbar area, L4/L5/S1 can affect the sexual function of both males and females as well as cause "strange sensations" in the testicles and numbness in the legs.

An MRI is not the best for finding stress fractures and if there is any osteoporosis going on, a simple x-ray may not show a fracture, let alone a stress fracture.

The general rule of thumb is to use CT imaging for spinal fractures of any kind or if there is a possibility of a stress fracture in the spine.

Your husbands thoughts on a stress fracture because of scoliosis is a good one.

I would get a second opinion ASAP and bring the MRI and any other tests that he has had done with you.

Obviously he is not getting any better with the treatment that he is having and he should hold off on the sports too, as it is making his spine pain worse and may actually be doing further damage to his spine.

Good luck and keep us posted on how he is doing.

Fran

littleonefb

replied on September 8th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Attempting to self treat spinal problems without the advise and care of a good qualified spinal surgeon is an extremely dangerous thing to do. It can cause far more serious injury to the spine than was initially existing, thereby increasing the likely hood of not only surgery but far more extensive surgery than would have been if you where under the proper care of a spinal surgeon.

Fran

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