back of my leg from my butocks down my hamstring

[Tonystubbs]

The back of my leg is very very tence and I had a E.M.G. test done and it came up abnormal for my L-5 would a epidural injection help with the every day stiffness going down the back of my leg and behind my knee down too back of my calf ?Every single time I stretch my legs and knee and ice the back of my leg starts too stiff up again about 15 to 20 mins later every single time almost can does anybody know what I can do for that issue thank you ?

[Tonystubbs]

Than you very much for the advise

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well, I wouldn’t advise you to start the treatment with an epidural injection. Please consult your ortho or neuro specialist. Normally you will be taken for manual therapy like traction and for physiotherapy. The stretching and strengthening exercises will help relieve the tension and the manual therapy will help lift the pressure off the nerve. Some doctors also advise wearing a lumbar corset. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. If you do not respond to these then yes, epidural injections is a possibility. Take care!

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