I have sharp pain starting in my left lower back radiating around my hip to my groin area. This is new and different pain that I have not experienced. I am able to get around fine, but certian movements are very painful and I have to stop. What is this?
Sharp pain lower back region with pain moving to hip area suggestive of nerve root compression. This is associated with disc prolapse that compresses nerve. Any compression over nerve must be relieved as soon as possible. Or this may permanently damage that nerve. You immediately consult an orthopedic surgeon. He will advise MRI of your lower back to assess extent of nerve root compression and further management.