I was a passenger in an auto accident in 2009 injured left knee, and in 2012 accident injured my right knee. Test results indicate from an mri that surgery for the right knee is need either arthroscopic or knee replacement, lots of degeneration in the lower back. However, there is extensive pain in my lower back and numbness radiating from my right leg leading up to my shoulders. I am thinking about making an appointment with a neurologist. thanks Shirley Robinson
Hi,First I would like to make it clear that there is no relation between low back pain and knee pain in your case. The knee pain problem is due to repeated were and tear and injury that has lead to degradation. The treatment will entirely depend on MRI findings. For your low back, I suppose you have a slipped disc that lead to radiating numbness in your leg. A protective spasm has occurred on your back and shoulder muscles that is leading to pain in this area. Your neurologist will examination your back and mostly advice you MRI. Till then, you can take hot packs, do back exercises (avoid flexion movements) like back press, hip extension, taking your lower back upwards by lying on your stomach, cycling, and walking. Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. 