Leg pain from lumbar degenerative disc disease usually does not go below the knee. Giving out symptoms. A feeling of sudden weakness or instability can happen as the disc becomes weaker, creating a sensation that the low back will “give out” with sudden movements. How Movements and Positions...
A2015 studyin the journal Spine indicated biomechanical data to show that continuous levels of disc degeneration in multi-level involvement exhibit higher frequency and severity of back pain symptoms compared to non-continuous, where non-degenerated discs were seen between degenerated discs. The multi-...
This interactive video clearly illustrates spinal anatomy and how degenerative disc disease affects the spinal discs and nerves, causing back pain and other symptoms. 本交互视频清楚地阐述了脊柱的解剖及椎间盘退变性疾病是如何影响脊柱的...
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In the lumbar region –Many people suffer from years of intermittent and mild lower back pain before a single triggering event (such as heavy lifting, sudden bending, abrupt twisting) aggravates their symptoms to the point that they seek medical attention. It also may develop without an identifia...
Degenerative disc disease is a potential cause of back pain marked by an atraumatic, gradual onset of symptoms. Due to its primary function as a shock absorber, the disc is subject to significant "wear and tear" during the course of a lifetime. As the patient increases in age, the disc ...
A slipped disc can cause symptoms such as pain down the back of the leg (sciatica), numbness, or weakness. Read about causes, diagnosis, and treatment (surgery, physical therapy, and medications).
Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease may cause back and/or leg pain, as well as functional problems such as tingling or numbness in your legs or buttocks, or difficulty walking. Chronic neck pain can also be caused in the upper spine, with pain radiating to the shou...
In some cases, there is no initial injury that marks the onset of symptoms. However, when it happens, the occurrence of the initial stress often causes acute pain. Following this, stiffness and limited mobility in the back begin to set in. The injured spinal segment is thus subjected to a...
The patients that do have pain generally have a predominance of low back in the region of the disc disease. Unless there is another associated condition, patients generally do not leg pain symptoms or neurologic abnormalities such as weakness, numbness, or bowel/bladder dysfunction....