2000).The majority of herniated discs occur in a posterolateral direction, compressing the ipsilateral nerve root as it exits from the dural sac. Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the ...

The lower lumbar and upper sacral nerve roots branch out from the spinal ... experience any of the following alongside severe pain: Treatments for sciatic nerve pain depend on the severity of ...

Research into leg pain patterns from damaged L5 and S1 nerve roots used MRI to analyze spinal ... provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.