For the past 7 years I have been experiencing pain that goes across the lower back then shoots down my legs and into my feet. It occurs at night more so but deffinatly after sitting for long periods. My legs will spasm and I will continually move and stretch them because that is what seems to help that and walking. I had asked my doctor about it and she just keeps placing me on muscle relaxants that don't work. I have motioned that my grandmother has restless leg syndrome and I was wondering if I had it. The Dr. Seems to think no because she has never had anyone complain about this syndrome being painful.(though my grandmother says it is)the dr is wondering if while preg. That my son may have pinched a nerve in the back area, because it started when I was pregnant that the nerve hasbeen damaged some how and acts up oocasionally. Anyone with there thoughts would be great