Question 1

i have lower back nerve damage from sports would electro acupuncture and therapy help my injury?

Accepted Answer

See a neurosurgeon: While accupuncture may help relieve pain it will be best to start first with a neurosurgeon to rule out surgical injury before physical therapy and accupuncture.

Question 2

i broke my tailbone and lower back; could this cause sciatic nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you use the term sciatic nerve to mean nerve root damage, it depends upon the type of fracture. Sciatic nerve damage would depend upon the location of the fracture as well. You doctor can tell based upon your symptoms, exam, and the images.

Question 3

i have an itch but can't find it? iv had 3 lower back operations and severe nerve damage  down leg, could this be the reason ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely .: There is no cure for this if your symptoms have been present for a year or more , but lyrica, (pregabalin) neurontin, or even an epidural steroid injection may help.

Question 4

my middle back hurts a lot i never had this problem before?  i do have inflamed nerve in neck and nerve damage lower back from sports....

Accepted Answer

See a spine doctor: Middle back pain in a young man is almost always mechanical back pain (not from a disc injury or a nerve injury).  It should get better from a simple course of treatment with physical therapy.

Question 5

can neurophathy emg test in lower back tell you if you have upper body or hand nerve damage as well?

Accepted Answer

No : An emg/ncv study of the lumbar spine is used
to evaluate nerve issues related to the lower extremties and lumbar spine
in order to evaluate the upper extremities or 
possible nerve issues in your hands or arms, 
you will need an emg/ncv of the upper 
extremities.

Question 6

it began whilst i was doing yoga, i feel i may have done nerve damage to my lower back to cause the severe aching of the whole muscle area of my calf/including the front. its been present since august & it has been constant. stretching aggravates it.

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: You MAY have hurt yourself doing yoga.  Please start w/seeing your doctor.  He/she MAY suggest physical therapy.  You need to make sure you are not currently doing some type of exercise that continues to irritate whatever may have been done.  Turmeric is a good natural anti-inflammatory after you know what you are dealing with. Peace and good health.

Question 7

seven weeks ago doctor said i have a herniated disc in lower back .and sciatic nerve damage. i did theropy and it hurts worse now. no improvement?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: Most herniated disks will get better on their own, however if the symptoms worsen after conservative treatment then other methods should be investigated. Surgery is an option when weakness, pain and sensory loss all correlate to the location of the disk herniation. Usually physical therapy, steroid injections and other methods are employed first. Seven weeks is not a long time. But try another way.

Question 8

does chronic nerve damage of lower lumbar cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

Different types of p: It is not uncommon for someone with a back injury to have nerve pain. Nerve pain can be experienced as radiating pain away from the spine and into the buttocks, hip or leg. You can have back pain that is not specifically related to a nerve injury. You would need to be evaluated by a physician to better determine the nature and cause of your pain. This will help determine the best treatment.

Question 9

can nerve damage. from a bulging disc in the lower lumbar system effect. or cause problems with the kidney? liver. and may it cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

: No. Lower lumbar vertebral lesions would not affect kidney, liver nor cause cancer.
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Question 10

can lumbar puncture leave permenant nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: While it is possible to pierce a nerve root directly during a spinal tap, that is quite uncommon.

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Lower back nerve damage symptoms

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I have lower back nerve damage from sports would electro acupuncture and therapy help my injury?

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I broke my tailbone and lower back; could this cause sciatic nerve damage?

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I have an itch but can't find it? iv had 3 lower back operations and severe nerve damage down leg, could this be the reason ?

A member asked:

My middle back hurts a lot i never had this problem before? i do have inflamed nerve in neck and nerve damage lower back from sports....

A member asked:

Can neurophathy emg test in lower back tell you if you have upper body or hand nerve damage as well?

A member asked:

It began whilst i was doing yoga, i feel i may have done nerve damage to my lower back to cause the severe aching of the whole muscle area of my calf/including the front. its been present since august & it has been constant. stretching aggravates it.

A member asked:

Seven weeks ago doctor said i have a herniated disc in lower back .and sciatic nerve damage. i did theropy and it hurts worse now. no improvement?

A member asked:

Does chronic nerve damage of lower lumbar cause back pain?

A member asked:

Can nerve damage. from a bulging disc in the lower lumbar system effect. or cause problems with the kidney? liver. and may it cause cancer?

A member asked:

Can lumbar puncture leave permenant nerve damage?

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