Depending on the type and severity of the underlying cause, the L4-L5 motion segment may cause lumbar radicular pain of the L4 and/or L5 spinal nerves, also called sciatica. Common …

The sciatic nerve is formed in the lower spine by the combination of spinal nerves L4 to S3. A combination of 5 nerve roots that exit from inside the lower lumbar and upper sacral …

It often manifests as a sharp, stabbing, or burning pain, which might be localized in the lower back or radiate to areas like the hips, buttocks, and even down the legs, following the path of the …

Problems with the L5 spinal nerve root can cause pain, tingling, numbness and/or weakness in any or all areas served, creating a usual sciatic nerve pain pattern. The L5 spinal nerve root …

Jan 31, 2024 · Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a …

Nov 2, 2023 · Anatomy, course, function and clinical significance of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body and is derived from the sacral plexus. It …

Sciatica L4 is a specific radiculopathy diagnosis which describes impingement upon or compression of the lumbar 4 spinal nerve root. L4 is one of the nerve roots which eventually …

L4: When the L4 nerve is compressed or irritated, the patient feels pain, tingling and numbness in the thigh. The patient also feels weak when straightening the leg and may have a diminished …

Sciatica is a term used for the pain, which arises from the thigh due to the compression of the nerve roots. The sciatic nerve is formed by the combination of nerve roots from L4 to S3 from …

Mar 19, 2024 · In layman's terms, radicular pain (sciatica) occurs when one of the sciatic nerve roots (either L4, L5, or S1) becomes compressed and then inflamed, typically from either a …