Over a year time frame, my whole lower back, R hip, R buttocks and R leg were always hurting and I finally got an MRI and was told I had two severe herniated discs L4-L5 & L5-S1. A month later (March 2012), I had a discectomy on L5-S1. They didn't bother the other one ...
A lumbar disc herniation occurs in the lower back and commonly develops at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 spinal motion segments, located toward the base of the lower back.
During the subsequent 12 months, his condition was aggravated and progressed, leading to three herniated discs (L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1) with 60掳 scoliosis and 30掳 lumbar kyphosis. It was suggested that he have anterior and posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion. Subsequently, both of...
Disc bulging and herniated discs are most common in the lumbar spine region between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae (L4/L5), and between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra (L5/S1). Be sure not to confuse a herniated disc (disc prolapse) with disc bulging (disc ...
L2-L3 and L3-L4 discs affecting the L2 and L3 spinal nerve roots: Pain in the lower back, front of the thigh, knee, and/or long the inner side of the leg and foot Pain is worsened by sneezing, coughing, or straightening the leg L4-L5 disc affecting the L4 spinal nerve root: ...
Degeneration of the discs due to ageing. Injury or trauma to the spine. Excessive strain on the back. Symptoms of Herniated Disc About 90% of the lumbar spine herniations happen at either L4/L5 or L5/S1. The symptoms depend on the location of the herniation and the degree of spinal cor...
Most frequent location of disc prolapse is L4-5, followed by L5-S1 and L3-4. The herniated discs tend to exert pressure on a specific nerve root. 3. Symptoms and signs Typically, patients with prolapsed intervertebral discs reveal both leg and back pain, with leg pain being their chief ...
The most common levels for discs to herniate are at the L4-5 and the L5-S1 levels. The nerves that are affected are the L4, L5 and S1 nerve roots. If you have spent any time on mytpi.com you will know that the “King” of the golf swing are the “Glutes”. ...
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Question: How are herniated discs treated? Herniated Disc A herniated disc can be prevented by utilizing the following practices; quitting smoking, applying appropriate lifting methods to avoid bending the waist, and maintaining good posture and healthy weight since excessive weight generates pressure bui...