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[|Human|] Hi doctor, I have being suffering from lowback pain, and some numbness of toes for quite some time. There is an area just above the knees (both), parallel to the hands when when stand with arms hanging down. It is fairly a small area where the feeling is different. i have consulted many neuro and orthopaedic surgeons and taken two to three MRI images along with number of x-rays. But none of those MRI s show a severe damage to the joints L4 L5 or any other area examined. But highlighted there is a slight bulging in L4 & L5, I m a regular Badminton player for the last one & half years. When playing i don t have much of difficulties, but after sitting and doing some work, it is difficult to strighten my back with one go, it takes a while for me to settle down. In addition to that if i put my right arm back of my head or extend above the head and keep resting for a while, i find it very difficult to bring it back without the healp of the other arm. But after few movements it becomes close to normal, but have very pale pain in the shoulder joint area. Would appreciate if you could advice me on the type of problem i have and how to overcome or treat to my problem. Thank you Hussain
[|AI|]  Hello Hussain!  I just read your concerns.  The pain on your lower back and numbness in your toes is caused by the bulge in your L4-L5 (lumbar area).  With the description you gave me, it seems you have a nerve root compression in your back.  Nerve compressions are treated initially with physical therapy, analgesics, and warm compress.  For more severe cases, surgical intervention is suggested.  I suggest you go to the nearest rehabilitation for you to start your physical therapy-- it will greatly reduce your pain and discomfort.