Low back pain & right leg numb

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Hello I'm a 56 year old male w/lots of hard miles....20 min. of walking or standing, very bad low back pain with nurabness in my right leg from just above the knee on down......I can sit for a few min and go for 15 or 20 more min......What gives............thanks
 
I would have a chiropractor take xrays, mri ect to see exactly what is going on in your back. In the meantime, do stretching exercises to help. The child's pose or sitting on your feet and stretching outward with your hanRAB helps as well as cat stretches. Eating fresh fruits and veggies that have antioxidant properties may help and if you smoke stop. All research shows smoking increases back problems.
 
Boot, I agree with the advice below (X-rays, MRI, etc.) but I would go to an orthopedic doctor or neurosurgeon (or both) to get a diagnosis before erabarking on any course of treatment.
 
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