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What Does Asymmetrical Herniated Disc With Suspected Nerve Root Compression Mean?
I have an asymmetrical herniiated disc at the level of L5-S1 with nearly complete obstruction to the left neural foramina at this region and compression to the L5 nerve root is suspected. I've been having a lot of pain, what does this diagnosis mean in laymen's terms?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Thanks for the query.
Intervertebral discs are between each vertebral bone. this acts as a shock absorber for the vertebra. Neighbouring to the disc lies the spinal cord. So many nerves arises from the spinal cord. When the disc swells (herniates) it compresses the nearby nerves which results in pain, numbness, twingling sensation and so on through its way. L5-S1 means the lumbar region.
Absolute rest with a lumbar/pelvic traction for 5days will help you.
wish you better health.
Intervertebral discs are between each vertebral bone. this acts as a shock absorber for the vertebra. Neighbouring to the disc lies the spinal cord. So many nerves arises from the spinal cord. When the disc swells (herniates) it compresses the nearby nerves which results in pain, numbness, twingling sensation and so on through its way. L5-S1 means the lumbar region.
Absolute rest with a lumbar/pelvic traction for 5days will help you.
wish you better health.
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