Symptoms of Herniated Disc at L5
Symptoms of herniated disc at l5 can be musle spasm, muscle weakness, pain made worse with coughing, straining or laughing. There could also be pain radiating down to the buttocks, legs and feet. Tingling and numbness in the the legs and feet can also occur. In later stages muscle atrophy can develop. Disc herniation occurs more frequently in the lumbar area and is the one of the most common causes of lower back pain.
Posted by ltskinne on 9/4/2009
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Lumbar herniated disc; Leg pain (also known as sciatica) is the most common symptom associated with a herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Approximately 90% of herniated discs occur at L4-L5 and L5-S1, causing pain in the L5 or S1 nerve that radiates down the sciatic nerve. ... Cervical Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment...
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causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for lumbar disc herniation ... Radiologists and surgeons use a number of different terms when they refer to disc problems. Herniated disc, ... A disc herniation at the L5-S1 level can cause difficulty pressing down with the foot and decreased sensation along the outside of the foot.
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The most common levels for a herniated disc are L4-5 and L5-S1. The onset of symptoms is characterized by a sharp, burning, stabbing pain radiating down the posterior or lateral aspect of the leg, to below the knee.
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This means that it often follows the path of a single spinal nerve root such as the Lumbar 5 (L5) or Sacral 1 (S1). This is often the case when sciatica is due to a herniated disc or bulging disc. If the cause is in the lumbar spine, the sciatica - or leg pain - is often accompanied by back pain.
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The most common spot for a herniated disc is at l5 level which can actually stand for two different discs:The L5-S1, which is the disc between the 5th lumbar vertebra and the tail boneThe L4-L5, which is the disc between the 4th and the 4th lumbar vertebrae.On this site we will take a look at the symptoms and some treatment ...
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Symptoms vary greatly depending on the position of the herniated disc and the size of the herniation. If the herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve, you may experience a low backache or no pain at all.
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You may have herniated more disc or pushed the previous disc fragment over to the right side, causing your present symptoms. Regardless, the first line of therapy again would be taking it easy and perhaps the same injections you had before. ... herniated disc L5-S1 with "right" leg pain and numbness...
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New Treatments for Herniated Disc, August 1, 2009 ... The most common levels for a herniated disc are L4-5 and L5-S1. The onset of symptoms is characterized by a sharp, burning, stabbing pain radiating down the posterior or lateral aspect of the leg, to below the knee.
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