All about L5-S1 (Lumbosacral Joint) - Spine-health
Vertebral and disc pain from L5-S1 may occur suddenly following an injury or gradually develop over a period of time. Typically, a dull ache or sharp pain may be felt in the lower back. Discogenic pain is typically worsened by prolonged sitting, standing in one place, and repetitive lifting and bending activities.
Herniated disk - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月24日 · A herniated disk is sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk. A herniated disk, which can occur in any part of the spine, most often occurs in the lower back. Depending on where the herniated disk is, it can result in …
Herniated disk - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月24日 · A herniated disk occurs when some of the softer material inside the disk pushes out through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk. This can irritate or press on nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness or weakness.
Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Lumbar disk disease may occur when a disk in the low back area of the spine bulges or herniates from between the bony area of the spine. Lumbar disk disease causes lower back pain and leg pain and weakness that is made worse by movement and activity.
Lumbar Disc Herniations: Frequently Asked Questions - HSS
2023年3月17日 · A herniated lumbar disc is a broad term to describe a change in a spinal disc of the lower back. A disc herniates when there is tear in its tough, outer, fibrocartilaginous layer (called the annulus fibrosus), allowing portions of its gelatinous, inner layer, the nucleus pulposus, to leak out through the tear.
L5-S1 Treatment - Spine-health
Conditions affecting the L5-S1 spinal motion segment are usually treated with nonsurgical methods. If the lower back and/or leg symptoms worsen or do not improve despite these treatments, or in case of certain medical emergencies, such as tumors or cauda equina syndrome, surgery may be recommended.
Lumbar Herniated Disc Symptoms - Spine-health
Lumbar Herniated Disc Symptoms. A herniated disc in the lower back can cause a range of symptoms varying from moderate pain in the lower back and buttock to widespread pain, numbness, and weakness in the leg and foot.
Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Options for Herniated Lumbar Disc
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...
Lumbosacral Joint (L5-S1): Anatomy and Pain Symptoms
2024年9月4日 · Disc herniation at L5-S1 is also possible and is a common cause of sciatica—a problem with the sciatic nerve that can cause pain and other issues. Disc Herniation. Discs separate the vertebrae (spinal bones), cushioning the spinal column and allowing for movement between vertebrae.
Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk) - Cedars-Sinai
Most disk herniations happen in the lower lumbar spine, especially between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra (the L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels). What causes lumbar disk disease? Lumbar disk disease is caused by a change in the structure of the normal disk.