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[|Human|] severe back pain, hip pain, muscle spasms that take you down to your knees for three months. mri shows 2 herniated discs, previous back surgery for same problem. current dr waiting 6 weeks for steroid injections. pain is getting worse, what can be done to get through the next 6 weeks
[|AI|]  If you can pinpoint pain in your hip then it is an independent hip problem not related to your disc if pain is spreading in a wide area then it is due to disc lesion in L1/2if u have hip problem try stretching your hip flexors and strengthening your extensors for your disc problem try a simple test by leaning forwards while standing on your heels with toes UPI pain increase I suggest rest in knee and hip flexion 90 degree if condition improves then u should start physical therapy right away good luck