by Danielle
(Waukesha, WI)
Hello. I have had no injury or incident - other than one morning I woke up with severe low back pain; I had "thrown my back out" somehow while sleeping? It was very painful and difficult to move.
After weeks or months I was able to move around and function normally again - but since then I can't stand for longer than 5 or 10 minutes without my left outside/front thigh going numb and burning. It's seems to be in the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. And the pain in my lower back (sacrum area is where I feel it) gets worse and worse the longer I stand.
I have full mobility and strength. I am fit and slim (exercise every day, eat health, sleep great). I have no pain when laying down so no sleep trouble, and get relief when sitting or squatting down or bending over.
MRIs show I have a couple herniated discs (around L4/5 area). Looking at my spine when bent over, the lower area (L2/3ish area) looks crooked. If I wear a back brace I can stand for hours with no leg symptoms but achy low back.
I have tried chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, injections - nothing works. Any ideas? I'm thinking about trying an inversion table? I have been living like this for 7 years. It would be nice to go to an amusement park, fair, art show, etc. again and feel like a normal person - with no pain.
Thank you so much for your time and any ideas you may have.
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