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Lumbar Radiculopathy

Sometimes called Sciatica, this refers to pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, or legs that result from compression or inflammation of nerves in the lower back. Typically, Lumbar Radiculopathy affects only one side of the body. more

How did people like you experience Lumbar Radiculopathy?

Below you can see what K knows about how 27295 real people experienced Lumbar Radiculopathy, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Lumbar Radiculopathy:

Watch for symptoms like Back pain and Leg pain.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • Pain worsens or becomes severe
  • It becomes difficult to walk or move
  • They lose control of bowels or bladder
  • They develop weakness in the legs
  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F

Potential Symptoms

Back pain
Leg pain
Flank pain
Numbness or tingling in feet
Thigh pain

Testing for Lumbar Radiculopathy

Get tested. Doctors often ordered MRI Lumbar Spine.

How to treat Lumbar Radiculopathy

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Orthopedic Surgeon to diagnose and/or treat their Lumbar Radiculopathy.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like ice packs, pain medications, muscle relaxants and physical therapy.


How long does it take to recover from Lumbar Radiculopathy?

Recovery time for most cases of Lumbar Radiculopathy is weeks to months.