Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
Overview
The spinal cord branches out to all parts of the body. The part of a nerve that connects to the spinal cord is called a nerve root. If one of these roots is injured or pinched – pain, weakness, numbness or tingling may be felt in the part of the body served by that nerve.
The spinal cord branches out to all parts of the body. The part of a nerve that connects to the spinal cord is called a nerve root. If one of these roots is injured or pinched – pain, weakness, numbness or tingling may be felt in the part of the body served by that nerve.
Herniated Disc
When a spinal disc ruptures, it
may press on a nerve root.
Symptoms
The nerve roots leaving the lower back
serve the legs. When a lumbar root is
injured, pain, weakness, numbness or
tingling may be felt in the buttocks, leg or
foot. This pain is usually called sciatica.
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