What are the signs and symptoms of lumbar disk herniation?
Mild lumbar disk herniation may not cause any signs and symptoms. You may have signs and symptoms if your herniated disk presses against your nerves or spinal cord. Lumbar disk herniation may cause a condition called sciatica. Your sciatic nerve starts in your lower back and moves down past your buttock into your leg. With sciatica, you may feel burning, stabbing, or tingling pain that shoots down one or both your legs. Ask your caregiver for more information about sciatica. You may also have the following signs and symptoms: • Pain in your lower back, buttocks, groin, or legs. Your groin is the area between your upper thighs and hips. You may have sudden pain after bending, stretching, or twisting your back. The pain may decrease with rest and worsen when walking, standing, or sitting for a long time. • Numbness (less feeling) or weakness in one leg. • Trouble walking or moving your feet or toes. • Changes in how you sit and stand. You may hold your back straighter or lean or twist to
