Weakness in the back of the leg muscles may be caused by lumbar disc herniation, muscle strain, electrolyte disorders, etc. Lumbar disc herniation can be treated with minimally invasive surgery, and muscle strain and calcium deficiency disorders generally do not require surgery.
1. Lumbar disc herniation: the degeneration of nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, cartilage plate and other tissues oppresses the surrounding tissues and causes lumbago, leg pain, weakness behind the legs and other symptoms, this kind of people can be treated with local physical therapy and physiotherapy, and if necessary, surgery, commonly used surgical procedures include minimally invasive, laminoscopic intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus removal surgery.
2. Muscle strain: If the patient has a history of over-exercise and lack of effective stretching before experiencing muscle weakness in the back of the leg, it should be considered as a muscle strain. Such people should pay attention to rest, if necessary, local massage, usually without surgery.
3. Electrolyte disorders: When electrolyte disorders occur in trace elements such as calcium, potassium and sodium, patients may also experience muscle weakness and fatigue in the back of the legs, and such people should complete the relevant examinations in a timely manner and carry out the appropriate treatment, usually without surgery.
The above medications and treatments should be administered under a doctor’s supervision.