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What are the causes of my lower back pain?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been suffering from lower back pain, which radiates to my buttocks and thigh muscles. The pain is not constant. It comes and goes.

What shall I do?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can offer a possible cause of your low back pain. The causes are:

  1. Muscular strain.
  2. Lumbar spondylosis.
  3. SI (sacroiliac) joint in-formation.
  4. Disc prolapse.
  5. Lumbopelvic dysfunction.
  6. Vitamin D deficiency.

What you need to do is see an orthopedic surgeon and get yourself examined. I suggest you get the following tests done:

  1. X-ray pelvis and lumbar spine.
  2. Vitamin D levels.

Depending on the first set, treatment will be physiotherapy or further tests.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 7, 2017
Reviewed At March 11, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Dr. Atul Prakash

Orthopedician and Traumatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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