Here are the possible conditions based on your answers:
Lumbar Disc Herniation/Sciatica
Back pain is a common experience for many athletes. A herniated disc, sometimes called a ruptured or slipped disc, can be a source of this pain. The lumbar discs are tough and fibrous on the outside, with a soft, jelly-like center. The lumbar discs can rupture, causing the soft material in the center to push against the outer ring. A lumbar herniated disc puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in pain that can be severe. Sometimes the pain from a lumbar disc herniation can radiate down one or both legs. This pain radiating down the leg is often referred to as “sciatica.”
Read MoreSpondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are two different but related conditions that refer to defects in the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spine. Spondylolysis is a fracture of the thin parts of the vertebrae that link the front and back together. If that fracture separates it allows the vertebra to slip called a spondylolisthesis. Both conditions are common causes of low back pain, particularly in young athletes who play sports that place stress on the lower back.
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We suggested this condition because you mentioned these symptoms:
This is not a medical diagnosis. If you are in extreme pain, please dial 911 or go to emergency.
How did you injure yourself?
Fall or Repetitive stress
Do you have numbness down either leg?
Yes
Does it wake you up at night?
Yes
Does it hurt more to…
Extend
Do you need to see a doctor?
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