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Mri shows s1 as cause of pain. my doc just said my symptoms indicate l5 is the issue but offered no explanation.please help me understand how this is?
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Slipped disc: Is in between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra, so both are right.
Answered 11/19/2013
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