Since that injury 3 years ago I have never been the same. I have pains in my hip and down my right leg to my foot, and always have the feeling that one wrong move and it will happen again. There is mild desiccation of the lumbosacral discs. Remaining vertebral bodies, intervertebral disc spaces, thecal sacs, and neural foraminal contents are otherwise normal. My Neurologist says it s just muscles, then sent me to physical therapy.
Nothing seems to help.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sorry that your having pain in your back and leg. The nature of the pain-radiating down your leg suggests that the etiology is radicular or nerve irritation. We recommend vigorous rehab to stablize the area, teach new techniques for lifting and bending. I would recommend going this route initially before thinking of surgery.