What are the symptoms of lumbar spine nerve damage?

Symptoms may include:

  • Pain in the back.
  • Burning pain going into the buttocks and down into the legs (sciatica)
  • Numbness, tingling, cramping, or weakness in the legs.
  • Loss of sensation in the feet.
  • A weakness in a foot that causes the foot to slap down when walking (“foot drop”)
  • Loss of sexual ability.

What are some spinal disorders?

Spinal cord disorders are conditions that cause damage and deterioration to the spinal cord….These conditions may include:

  • Tumors.
  • Spinal stenosis.
  • Herniated discs.
  • Abscess.
  • Hematoma.
  • Vertebral fractures.
  • Degenerative disc disease.

What are the most common spine disorders?

The Most Common Spine Conditions

  • Herniated Cervical Disc.
  • Herniated Lumbar Disc.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries.
  • Spondylosis.
  • Sciatica.
  • Spinal Infections.
  • Spinal Osteoarthritis (Spondylosis)
  • Spinal Stenosis.

What is considered a back disorder?

Problems with the vertebrae, joints, or discs can all cause back disorders. Back disorders can cause mild to very severe backache. Many Canadians between the ages of 20 to 65 will develop back pain. Lower back pain affects approximately 50% of adults over the age of 60.

How do you know if there is something wrong with your spine?

Emergency signs and symptoms of a spinal cord injury after an accident include: Extreme back pain or pressure in your neck, head or back. Weakness, incoordination or paralysis in any part of your body. Numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in your hands, fingers, feet or toes.

How do you fix lumbar spondylosis?

Intervention and treatment options

  1. Exercise therapy.
  2. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
  3. Back school.
  4. Lumbar supports.
  5. Traction.
  6. Spine manipulation.
  7. Massage therapy.
  8. Multidisciplinary back therapy: the bio-psychosocial approach.