Can A Pinched Nerve In Lower Back Affect Nerves In Legs?

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014

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Question : Your siatic is not the only thing that affects tour nerves in you legs a pinched nerve in your low back can as well is that correct?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, Not only the sciatic nerve. Nerve roots if compressed at the spine can also lead to radicular pain similar to that of sciatica.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T