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Leg Pain, MRI Done. What Are The Findings From The Report?

I am suffering from severe pain in my right leg for the last one month.While consulted a doctor,I am suggested for MRI.My MRI report reveals Posterocental & right paracentral protrusion Of L5-S1 disc causing narrowing of right lateral recess & compression over right S1 nerve roots.Please tell me how can I get well soon.
Mon, 14 Oct 2013
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Hi.One of the commonest reasons for leg pain(Sciatica) is due to the pressure of one of the nerves coming out from our spinal canal(junction of lumbar and sacral spine).Soft tissue(disc) is present between two consecutive bones in the spinal canal which will act like a shock absorber. Due to aging or injury or dehydration this tissue protrudes and compresses the adjacent nerve which causes neurological symptoms like pain, tingling numbness in the area of the body where it supplies.Depending on the intensity this can be managed by conservative treatment(braces) , pain revealing medication and surgery if it is severe.Discuss with Orthopedist for further management.Hope this helps.Take care.
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Leg Pain, MRI Done. What Are The Findings From The Report?

Hi.One of the commonest reasons for leg pain(Sciatica) is due to the pressure of one of the nerves coming out from our spinal canal(junction of lumbar and sacral spine).Soft tissue(disc) is present between two consecutive bones in the spinal canal which will act like a shock absorber. Due to aging or injury or dehydration this tissue protrudes and compresses the adjacent nerve which causes neurological symptoms like pain, tingling numbness in the area of the body where it supplies.Depending on the intensity this can be managed by conservative treatment(braces) , pain revealing medication and surgery if it is severe.Discuss with Orthopedist for further management.Hope this helps.Take care.