L4 Compression Symptoms- 90 Questions Answered

Hello! MRI report of lumbar spine shows L4 compression fracture with loss of more than 50% of its height. He has also advanced prostate cancer. His treatment for prostate cancer is started. What should we do for L4 compression fracture?

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Conservative management but prevention of bed site is important. Passive physiotherapy or exercises play important role. ... Read More

I'm suffering from back pain and couldn't walk or bend past 1 week and doctor said it's L3-L4 compression.. Is it very serious

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Dr. Arjun GaneshOrthopedist | Chennai

You require a through clinical examination to assess neurological deficit. Consult your nearby Orthopaedic Surgeon. ... Read More

Hi, My wife is suffering from sciatica due to nerve compression from L4-L5 disc bulge. We have visited many experts, who have prescribed us lot of medicines mainly pain killers. But the pain starts once pain killlers are stopped. We have stopped medicines and continued with Back excersises. But results are not as expected. It has been more than a y

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Mr. AMARSINH VAGHELA (PT)Physiotherapist | Rajkot

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Expert physiotherapist wil b helped u to fix the pain.. Consult to physiotherapist and have the sessions of electrotherapy for minimum 15 days continue with his guide lines and exercises under supervi ... Read More

I have lower back pain for close to 2 yrs, my MRI says 1)Disc dehydration at L2-3 L3-4 and L4-5 with bulging annulus at L3-L4. 2) Broad disc protrusion at L4-5 slightly compression thecal sac and nerve root. 3) minimal left para central&foramina disc protru L5-S1 narrowing spinal and slightly indenting the thecal sac. I have my back nerves ting

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Dr. Naresh AgarwalOrthopedist | Delhi

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As per your report it appears to be initial stages of disc problem ... Read More

My mom is 60 years age,,on 1st july mom felt in bathroom and bottom portion became very weak..from that days mon cant pass urine,,yet she feel the pressure and same this happen during stool..MRI report suggests l4 vertebra over l5 with degenerative disc disease affecting l4-l5 and l5-s1 levels with pressure effect over bilateral exting nerve roots.

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Dr. K Kartik RevanappaNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

She may need a surgery to remove pressure on the nerves and stabilise the spine. ... Read More

MRI report says there is a bulge in my disc at L4-L5. Could it cause numbness in leg and arm? I don't have any back ache.

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Dr. Chandan MohantyNeurosurgeon | Mumbai

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hello. disc at L45 can cause numbness in the leg but not in the arm. This is due to compression of the nerve supplying your leg, due to the herniated disc. You may have a similar problem in the neck ... Read More

Can NERVE COMPRESSION be treated through EXERCISES ONLY or it will require some other treatment or medications ? I am asking this because I already took so many medicines, but none of them really worked . I HAVE SYMPTOMS OF NERVE COMPRESSION( ELECTRIC PAIN IN KNEE AREA MUSCLE) , NOT BASED ON ANY MRI REPORT.

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Dr. Narendra SinghENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Nainital

Based on ur history it seems that u had presumed it as nerve pain. There r usually rare cases of nerve pain in knee. Nerve pain are usually on upper part of body especially over face and neck area. ... Read More

L4-L5 annular bulge with minimal thecal compression L4-S1 annular bulge with S1 bilateral neural compressions Lots of weakness and numbness in legs. Able to stand on heels and toes but feeling numb. Kindly advise.

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

L4-L5 disc posterocentral and paracentral protrusion causing significant compression of thecal sac" that line is mention in my MRI report.

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Ms. Rachana Rai (PT)Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Is your pain radiating down to your legs or is it localised to the back .. As you have already done an MRI You have to take treatment for your pain if it's unbearable and below the knee ... Read More

DIFFUSE DISK BULGE SEEN AT L4,L5, L5-S1 LEVELS, NARROWING SPINAL CANAL AND CAUSING MILD/MODERATRE COMPRESSION ON THECAL SAC.

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Dr. Nidhi Shah (PT)Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Hi Consult your physiotherapist and start taking treatment for isometric and strengthening exercise for your back muscle Definitely you will feel better ... Read More

My father has severe nerve spinal compression. He is 81 years. old. Since last 2 years he had leg pain but now it has increased. He is heart patient with 2 stunts. So we don't want to go for surgery. We have tried all the treatments but no relief. He wears compression socks also. No vascular issue. Tried all medicines. Physiotherapy but no relief.

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Ms. Arla Sai VarshaNeurosurgeon | Hyderabad

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Before concluding that the symptoms are due to nerve compression, it is important to know whether an MRI of the lumbar spine has been done and whether it shows significant nerve root compression corre ... Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Dr. Vaibhav Kumar SomvanshiNeurologist | Jajpur

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ... Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Dr. Nasirul IslamOrthopedist | Faridabad

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We must assess the clinical symptoms and correlate them with the MRI findings. A thorough neurological examination should be conducted, focusing on the sensory and motor functions of the L4 and L5 ner ... Read More

Got an mri it says mild disc bulge with bilateral neural foraminal with no canal stenosis and nerve compression?but the pain is radiating everywhere below my waist.i have attached report.

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Dr. Nalini KumariDiabetologist | Hyderabad

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Visit the doctor again ... Read More

What is the treatment for nerve compression. I am having the pain for last 5-6 days. Is it serious ?

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Dr. Vilas P ChavanOrthopedic surgeon | Pune

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Consult with Nearest Orthopedic Surgeon, Need Clinical Examination ... Read More

IMPRESSION: MR imaging features are consistent with: o Partial loss of lumbar lordosis with appearant straightening of spine. L4-5 disk show partial degenerative disk desiccation. o o L4-5 1level shows broad based posterocentral and left paracentral disc protrusion and causing mild compression of the thecal sac & mild compression of left exitin

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Dr. Rajinder K SharmaOrthopedist | Chandigarh

Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ... Read More

My husband is suffering from back pain since last 8-10 days. He has no other symptoms - No tingling or numbness in his legs. He is able to walk with or without pain. He is corporate professional and his job requires him to sit for long duration through out the day. 9 months back, due to an accident, he had PCL reconstruction surgery which is fine n

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Hi dr. My MRI says Broad Base diffuse disc bulge is observed at L4-5 & L5-S1 levels producing extradural compression over ventral aspect of the cal sac but not compressing lateral nerve roots. Can you pls explain what it means and how it can be treated?

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Dr. Niveditha Sai ChandraNeurologist | Hyderabad

Please see a Neurophysician or spine specialist for direct clinical examination . ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Can nerve compression from spine usually affect one leg or both ??? Is there any indication physically that nerve is getting pressed inside spine?

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Dr. Sanatan SatapathyNeurosurgeon | Bhubaneswar

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Can affect either or both legs... ... Read More

Sensory loss in index and middle finger. Current like sensation on radial side. MRI done- cervical compression at c3c4c5.. will he require surgery or just rest. He is an athlete. Will he ever resume his exercises

Asked for Male, 28 Years 410 Views v

Dr. Sanatan SatapathyNeurosurgeon | Bhubaneswar

Need clinical examination n correlation with MRI findings ... Read More

I had compression fracture in L1 due to truma 12 year ago. it's start paining from last one year. I had tried physiotherapy and taking treatment by neuro physician from last two month but no improvement.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT)Physiotherapist | Noida

Self Massage the back of neck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA9hCrSc7iY Chiropractic adjustment will help. Take frequent Breaks at work. Core Strengthening Exercises. Use cervical pillow. Use Back ... Read More

Kindly suggest best class2 above knee compression stocking for my mother. She is suffering in DVT problem

Asked for Female, 52 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Mudasir MushtaqNeurologist | Bangalore

You can get any brand , all are good Many off my patients are using TYNOR!! ... Read More

I had been feeling pain in my left leg for last 1 year. I have been recently diagnosed with disc bulges at L4-L5 & L5-S1 with nerve compression at S1. Currently I have pain in my lower back & back of the thigh. My MRI scan & impression are attached.

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Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

What are you thinking? consult immediately for relief. ... Read More

I have varicose veins and I need to wear compression stockings. Which one should I choose? Which class and brand

Asked for Female, 31 Years 408 Views v

Dr. Mohamed AhmedCardiologist | Bangalore

Espresso Compression stockings... Get the right size ... otherwise you cant use it. ... Read More

Hi doctor, I Have lower back pain from 6 months and consulted doctor and told me to have MRI. I got it done. MRI impressions are below, just before going to him I need to take consultation in practo as I am tensed a bit. Sacralization of the fifth lumbar vertebra L4 L5 disc annular bulge with super added shallow broad based centric protrusion, cau

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Dr. Maidu Mahesh KumarNeurosurgeon | Hyderabad

Sacralisation of lumbar vertebrae is not an abnormal sign. It’s an incidental finding on MRI. It doesn’t cause any sort of problems of disc herniation due to this. But you have disc problem also which ... Read More

Which specialist should i consult for cervical compression. Orthopaedic or neurologist?. Can i use collar for cervical compression

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Dr. Sahil BatraSpine Surgeon | Jalandhar

Will need to examine you before anything specific. no collar except for travelling where you may get jerks. Also, you may show to Ortho or neuro spine surgeon. Treatment will depend on whether you ha ... Read More

Hi sir/madam, I have a nerve compression on my left hand near elbow .. so could you please suggest me the cure for this..?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 250 Views v

Dr. Kunal JadhavNeurologist | Pune

go to neurologist and do nerve test . ... Read More

Kindly suggest me some exercise for nerve compression in neck. I feel tingling on hand and back pain as well. I have attached the MRI report.

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Mr. Mahipal Singh (PT)Physiotherapist | Indore

Meet to nearest PHYSIOTHERAPY clinic. Than start a exersices dor it ... Read More

My mother is directing for d10 d11 cord compression as a result of ligament flamum and cord edema which is not getting well even after 2 months of treatment plan suggest

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Dr. Amit Kumar MukherjeeNeurosurgeon | Raipur

Go for surgery ... Read More

Hey I am a law student who has been suffering from lower back pain for the last 4-5 months. I have been on medication since then but the pain never went away. The back pain gradually started radiating into the legs with the left leg in particular. I also tested positive for HLA B27 and I am afraid I am showing symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Th

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Dr. Palak (PT)Physiotherapist | Bangalore

Hi, you need to visit a good Physiotherapist as you got to be on regular exercises because of HLA B27. Unfortunately it leads to immense muscular weakness. Back pain will come down on strengthening an ... Read More

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L4 compression symptoms

Hello! MRI report of lumbar spine shows L4 compression fracture with loss of more than 50% of its height. He has also advanced prostate cancer. His treatment for prostate cancer is started. What should we do for L4 compression fracture?

I'm suffering from back pain and couldn't walk or bend past 1 week and doctor said it's L3-L4 compression.. Is it very serious

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MRI report says there is a bulge in my disc at L4-L5. Could it cause numbness in leg and arm? I don't have any back ache.

L4-L5 annular bulge with minimal thecal compression L4-S1 annular bulge with S1 bilateral neural compressions Lots of weakness and numbness in legs. Able to stand on heels and toes but feeling numb. Kindly advise.

L4-L5 disc posterocentral and paracentral protrusion causing significant compression of thecal sac" that line is mention in my MRI report.

DIFFUSE DISK BULGE SEEN AT L4,L5, L5-S1 LEVELS, NARROWING SPINAL CANAL AND CAUSING MILD/MODERATRE COMPRESSION ON THECAL SAC.

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

Got an mri it says mild disc bulge with bilateral neural foraminal with no canal stenosis and nerve compression?but the pain is radiating everywhere below my waist.i have attached report.

What is the treatment for nerve compression. I am having the pain for last 5-6 days. Is it serious ?

Hi dr. My MRI says Broad Base diffuse disc bulge is observed at L4-5 & L5-S1 levels producing extradural compression over ventral aspect of the cal sac but not compressing lateral nerve roots. Can you pls explain what it means and how it can be treated?

Hello Doctor, Can nerve compression from spine usually affect one leg or both ??? Is there any indication physically that nerve is getting pressed inside spine?

Sensory loss in index and middle finger. Current like sensation on radial side. MRI done- cervical compression at c3c4c5.. will he require surgery or just rest. He is an athlete. Will he ever resume his exercises

I had compression fracture in L1 due to truma 12 year ago. it's start paining from last one year. I had tried physiotherapy and taking treatment by neuro physician from last two month but no improvement.

Kindly suggest best class2 above knee compression stocking for my mother. She is suffering in DVT problem

I had been feeling pain in my left leg for last 1 year. I have been recently diagnosed with disc bulges at L4-L5 & L5-S1 with nerve compression at S1. Currently I have pain in my lower back & back of the thigh. My MRI scan & impression are attached.

I have varicose veins and I need to wear compression stockings. Which one should I choose? Which class and brand

Which specialist should i consult for cervical compression. Orthopaedic or neurologist?. Can i use collar for cervical compression

Hi sir/madam, I have a nerve compression on my left hand near elbow .. so could you please suggest me the cure for this..?

Kindly suggest me some exercise for nerve compression in neck. I feel tingling on hand and back pain as well. I have attached the MRI report.

My mother is directing for d10 d11 cord compression as a result of ligament flamum and cord edema which is not getting well even after 2 months of treatment plan suggest

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