The is a throbbing pain in the back of my upper thigh - almost under my left buttock.
When did the pain appear?
I experience pain from my buttock to my knee when sitting in my office or when as a passenger or driver of a car, when it can become particularly painful. Also experiencing slight collapse of the right knee when walking. Otherwise generally healthy.
Hi,
I also have the exact same pain in upper back thigh of my left leg. This comes after sitting on chair or even in the car seats, as you mentioned.
Did you come to know the exact problem ? If yes, can you please share it with me ?
Also, what solution was advised and did it work ?
- Amit
I also have the exact same pain in upper back thigh of my left leg. This comes after sitting on chair or even in the car seats, as you mentioned.
Did you come to know the exact problem ? If yes, can you please share it with me ?
Also, what solution was advised and did it work ?
- Amit
I also have this pain Its in my butt check and goes down the leg and even up my back. It is your hamstring. Believe it or not your upper back of the legs is all hamstrings. I get this sharp fast pain in the front and it feels like your leg popped out . Well, the back of the leg is pulling the weight for the front. The front leg is very weak. You need to do some major stretching and some walking. The back is tightning up, and it starts to pull on your lower back and thighs.
I have a localized pain/discomfort while sitting or driving. I don't have any issues with my back. I am very healthy and active. I wonder if this cold have been caused by not stretching correctly before or after exercise. This has been going on or more than a year. My problem gets worse a day after working out.
Any suggestions for the cause of this discomfort.
Any suggestions for the cause of this discomfort.
I get this after driving all day then sitting on the lounge for a couple of hours after although mine is more under my knee to about half way to the buttock and only on the left side, my car is an automatic so that leg doesn't move while driving, it feels like my hamstring is under strain.
So does anyone have any answers as to what is causing this. I am sitting here right now and the back of my leg from my kneee to my butt is killing me. Sometimes it goes down all the way to my ankle. I think it is the sciatic nerve but Im not sure. It only happens when I am sitting. I went to the movies the other day and it was killing me. It hurts in the car too.
i have the same problem the doctor seems to think its my nerve but it doesnt just happen when i sit its when i walk also and nothing seems to help i almost colapse sometimes
I'm used to the odd aches and pains but I recently got this in my upper left thigh under the buttock. I had stretched my lower back, and it hurt for a day then got this thigh pain.
After a few days and a hot bath the pain in this area is all but gone. There is still some thigh discomfort and so I try to avoid pressuring it. I went to the gym today, first time in a while and worked out for just under an hour but I was going at it pretty hard, shaken up after it. Anyways, the pain hasn't gotten any worse, the back of the thigh is still a bit tender but just using the muscles when they fell alright and hot baths seem to be doing the trick.
The doctors concurs with the hamstring issues and also back/nerve connection. So, just be casual and stay active but don't stretch anything!
After a few days and a hot bath the pain in this area is all but gone. There is still some thigh discomfort and so I try to avoid pressuring it. I went to the gym today, first time in a while and worked out for just under an hour but I was going at it pretty hard, shaken up after it. Anyways, the pain hasn't gotten any worse, the back of the thigh is still a bit tender but just using the muscles when they fell alright and hot baths seem to be doing the trick.
The doctors concurs with the hamstring issues and also back/nerve connection. So, just be casual and stay active but don't stretch anything!
I have the same issue, the back of my thigh from my buttox to my knee, I stand for 8 hours a day and am fairly active. The discomfort comes when I go to bed and when sitting. This is new, about three months, and I was trying to recall what I had done differently in the past three months that would cause this new sensation. I realized I switched to a smaller, bulkier wallet after washing my more sleek leather wallet. I am currently switching wallet sides to see if this has anything to do with the issue, also my boss carries a large wallet and has been complaining of leg pain. Hope this helps and will post again if my theory works.
What is the treatment for this? I have a physically demanding job and at the moment I cannot bend, sit stand or walk without pain.
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is pain, tingling, or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. Branches of the sciatic nerve extend through the buttocks and down the back of each leg to the ankle and foot.
What causes sciatica?
The most common cause of sciatica is a bulging or ruptured disc (herniated disc) in the spine pressing against the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. But sciatica also can be a symptom of other conditions that affect the spine, such as narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis), bone spurs (small, bony growths that form along joints) caused by arthritis, or nerve root compression (pinched nerve) caused by injury. In rare cases, sciatica can also be caused by conditions that do not involve the spine, such as tumors or pregnancy.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of sciatica include pain that begins in your back or buttocks and moves down your leg and may move into your foot. Weakness, tingling, or numbness in the leg may also occur.
Sitting, standing for a long time, and movements that cause the spine to flex (such as knee-to-chest exercises) may make symptoms worse.
Walking, lying down, and movements that extend the spine (such as shoulder lifts) may relieve symptoms.
How is sciatica diagnosed?
Sciatica is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam. Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms. And your doctor may be able to tell just by asking you these questions that you have sciatica, but X-rays and tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are sometimes done to help find the cause of the sciatica.
How is it treated?
In many cases, sciatica will improve and go away with time. Initial treatment usually focuses on medicines and exercises to relieve pain. You can help relieve pain by:
Avoiding sitting (unless it is more comfortable than standing).
Alternating lying down with short walks. Increase your walking distance as you are able to without pain.
Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve).
Using a heating pad on a low or medium setting, or a warm shower, for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. You can also try an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. There is not strong evidence that either heat or ice will help, but you can try them to see if they help you.
Additional treatment for sciatica depends on what is causing the nerve irritation. If your symptoms do not improve, your doctor may suggest physical therapy, injections of medicines such as steroids, or even surgery for severe cases.
Sciatica is pain, tingling, or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. Branches of the sciatic nerve extend through the buttocks and down the back of each leg to the ankle and foot.
What causes sciatica?
The most common cause of sciatica is a bulging or ruptured disc (herniated disc) in the spine pressing against the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. But sciatica also can be a symptom of other conditions that affect the spine, such as narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis), bone spurs (small, bony growths that form along joints) caused by arthritis, or nerve root compression (pinched nerve) caused by injury. In rare cases, sciatica can also be caused by conditions that do not involve the spine, such as tumors or pregnancy.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of sciatica include pain that begins in your back or buttocks and moves down your leg and may move into your foot. Weakness, tingling, or numbness in the leg may also occur.
Sitting, standing for a long time, and movements that cause the spine to flex (such as knee-to-chest exercises) may make symptoms worse.
Walking, lying down, and movements that extend the spine (such as shoulder lifts) may relieve symptoms.
How is sciatica diagnosed?
Sciatica is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam. Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms. And your doctor may be able to tell just by asking you these questions that you have sciatica, but X-rays and tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are sometimes done to help find the cause of the sciatica.
How is it treated?
In many cases, sciatica will improve and go away with time. Initial treatment usually focuses on medicines and exercises to relieve pain. You can help relieve pain by:
Avoiding sitting (unless it is more comfortable than standing).
Alternating lying down with short walks. Increase your walking distance as you are able to without pain.
Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve).
Using a heating pad on a low or medium setting, or a warm shower, for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. You can also try an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. There is not strong evidence that either heat or ice will help, but you can try them to see if they help you.
Additional treatment for sciatica depends on what is causing the nerve irritation. If your symptoms do not improve, your doctor may suggest physical therapy, injections of medicines such as steroids, or even surgery for severe cases.
Did anyone get the solution......
I also have pain in left leg, upper thigh till the buttock. 2-3 months are already gone.
Doctors say it is hamstring tendonities.......
i have given IFT and ultrasone treatment for 10-15 days.. Pain is relieved but after some days it starts again.
Sometimes pain is too much.. usually in morning after sleep..
Stretching increases it i think....
Also please suggest if do i go to physio or ortho... And does it have any permanent solution........
Help is needed..........I am really frustrated. I have to sit in office for most of time which again increases the pain :'(
I also have pain in left leg, upper thigh till the buttock. 2-3 months are already gone.
Doctors say it is hamstring tendonities.......
i have given IFT and ultrasone treatment for 10-15 days.. Pain is relieved but after some days it starts again.
Sometimes pain is too much.. usually in morning after sleep..
Stretching increases it i think....
Also please suggest if do i go to physio or ortho... And does it have any permanent solution........
Help is needed..........I am really frustrated. I have to sit in office for most of time which again increases the pain :'(
A lot of folks here are saying they feel the pain on the left side. If you're a guy with a wallet, is that the side you usually place your wallet in your back pocket? In researching sciatica (which I think I have) I found several references to it being caused by wallets in back pockets. Apparently that area hits right at a sensitive part of the nerve.