This is an impingement of the first sacral nerve root at L5-S1 in the back. Impingement of the S1 nerve root can cause heel pain and can ... to the patient’s symptoms as to whether or not ...

and to see whether imaging clarifies the cause of chronic radicular pain. Methods A total of 116 patients referred with symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy lasting more than 12 weeks and at least one ...

The lumbar spine includes ... Most episodes of back pain resolve within a few weeks of onset. You can expect to be back to normal within a month or so. If your symptoms persist, you should check ...