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Can A Pinched Nerve In Lower Back Affect Nerves In Legs?

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014

Question: Your siatic is not the only thing that affects tour nerves in you legs a pinched nerve in your low back can as well is that correct?

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, Not only the sciatic nerve. Nerve roots if compressed at the spine can also lead to radicular pain similar to that of sciatica.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar