<s>[INST] Hi, my name is Raymond and I have been having this lower back pain that shoots down from my right side of my lower back to the right side of my knee for going on four years now I can especially feel it when I bend over to touch my toes. I started experiencing the pain May of 2011 gradually after doing a workout routine. [/INST] Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your back and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care </s>