Topic: L5 S1 Disc Herniation
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What is a focal disc herniation at L5-S1?
Looking down on a disc from above, [spine at the bottom], picture it as a clock... A FOCAL herniation would mean that an area --such as between 4 and 6 o'clock is herniated [bulging] out.... It the herniation is at the [approximate] 4-5 or ... Read More »
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What to Do for a Herniated L4-L5 Disc to Heal Itself?
A herniated disc is when a disc in your spine splits or ruptures. The discs are located between the bones of your spine, and therefore when one comes out of place, it can be very painful. The area where the pain is felt is dependent on the ... Read More »
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What is a central and right paracentral disc herniation of the l5...
Essentially, that means that you have a bulging disc (the paracentral disc herniation) at the level between vertebrae Sacral 1 and Lumbar 5. This bulge is putting pressure on the root nerve on the right side. The root nerve is what comes ou... Read More »
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Posterior means "rear" - Anterior means "front. What the report is saying is that the L5/S1 disk is herniated at the back of the disk (posterior) and is impinging on the front of the spinal cord as a result. This is very common for that par...
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Looking down on the involved levels (L5-S1), the top is toward your abdomen (NOON) and the back is toward the back (6 O'clock). I'll describe what happens, referring to times on the clock. Between each vertebra are thick disks: these compri...
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Do you mean as in your herniation is to the left but you are having pain on the right-hand side? If this is what you mean, it's not uncommon. If the herniation is pulling your spine out of alignment, your left-hand spinal muscles are being ...
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DDD is the wearing down of the disks that are located between each of the vertebra in your back. this occurs when the fluid in the disks diminishes often due to old age or injury. The fluid helps to absorb shock and without it they rub toge...
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It means that the disc between L5-S1 has protruded out to one side (not centrally), and is affecting (most likely compressing) the S1 nerve root which is below the level of the herniation (the L5 nerve root has already exited the IVF). From...
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Because of nerve involvement, herniated lumbar discs may cause pain, numbness or weakness in the back and legs. Some individuals experience no symptoms. Treatment options include surgery, medication and therapy.
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Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/31628-happens-body-herniated-di...
This is a REALLY rare phenomenon, and is an XRay finding in people who have something called "Spondylolisthesis" and occurs in about 2% of the population... I have to gradually work toward answering your question, so bear with me... If you ...
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