Ive been dealing with a problem between the L4 and L5 for the last 25 days. Initially, I suffered from back pain, but now for the past 10 days, the pain has moved to the right side of my leg and is not so much in my back. Is this something I should be worried about, and what can I do to alleviate it?

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You are now experiencing referred pain, because the nervous supply of the legs takes root from the lumbo-sacral section of the spine. The treatment will involve physiotherapy and non-steroidal anti inflammatory medication. In order to determine extent and severity, consult a spine surgeon for a reliable treatment plan.

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