What Are the Treatments for a Pinched Nerve in L5 Area of the Back?
A nerve becomes pinched when excessive pressure is placed on it by nearby structures, such as a herniated disc or bone spur. When the nerve becomes pinched, it causes local and radiating pain, numbness and tingling, muscle weakness and changes in sensation. When the L5 nerve becomes pinched and these symptoms occur down the back of the leg, it is referred to as sciatica. Pinched nerves can occur anywhere in the body but are common in the lumbar spine. According to the Mayo Clinic, most people recover within a few days from the effects of a pinched nerve with only conservative treatment and rest.
