He survived the December 2022 crash, but sustained injuries to his C4 and C5 spinal vertebrae. "I spent the first Christmas at Townsville Hospital and then I think I was 40 days in intensive care ...

If the disc bulges or protrudes (bulging disc), it may pressure the spinal nerves, causing pain. This pressure may cause low-back pain extending into the hip, the buttock, and the leg. The ...

Poor blood flow also can contribute to nerve injury and damage that can affect the thighs and buttocks, including sciatica and spinal stenosis. Certain infections can cause thigh pain. They include ...