Expert: Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. - 10/11/2006

Question
I have been having problems.  From about my left knee down to my ankle I have a numbness on the top/shin area.  If reminds me of how my legs felt when I had a spinal for my c-section, and how my belly felt around the incision after my c-section, it just doesn't feel right, I can feel it, it just isn't right.
My ankle is sore, and my hip/buttock/low back is sore, so I am thinking a pinched nerve. I also have a cramp in my foot at times.
I went to a chiropractor today, he didn't seem to worried, he adjusted me and for a minute or two it did get a little less numb feeling.
My question to you is, does this sound serious or would you agree that a few adjustments can probably fix me up? (That is basically what the chiropractor I seen told me)
If it isn't from my hip or ankle what else could it  be?
I am 28 female caucasion, otherwise healthy.  I have been aching.
Thanks for all your help!

P.S. No known injury, I do sit on that leg, and have pretty poor posture, I sit at a computer, and sleep on my stomach which makes it worse.  I have been having a shoulder problem long before this started, I don't think it is related, but thought I would put it out there just in case.

Answer
Hello,

  Change everything in your P.S. comments!!! Those all can can cause your symptoms.  Your conditoin is commonly seen in a chiropractic office and chiropractic treatment may reduce or resolve your condition.  Usually improvement is seen in 2-4 weeks.  If your condition does not improve greatly in that time frame your doctor may order a MRI of the lumbar spine.

Have a great day,
Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.