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Can A Pinched Nerve In Lower Back Affect Nerves In Legs?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014
Question: Your siatic is not the only thing that affects tour nerves in you legs a pinched nerve in your low back can as well is that correct?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, Not only the sciatic nerve. Nerve roots if compressed at the spine can also lead to radicular pain similar to that of sciatica.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards,
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Can A Pinched Nerve In Lower Back Affect Nerves In Legs?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Yes, Not only the sciatic nerve. Nerve roots if compressed at the spine can also lead to radicular pain similar to that of sciatica. Hope, I answered your query. Please do ask if any doubts. Regards,