Spinal roots are compressed or inflamed
- Pain
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling
Commonly due to:
- Disc herniation
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative changes in spine
Symptoms radiate from the spine to the limbs in a specific pattern corresponding to the affected nerve root
Diagnose through exam, MRI/CT and EMG
Treatment may include pain management, physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, and in some cases, surgical intervention to relieve nerve compression.