Had a emg to find out what may be worsening the pain in my feet. one thing stated "concomitant chronic bilateral s1 radiculopathy". what does mean?

Sciatica: This would be consistant with a possible herniated disc in the past leading to pinching of one of the branches of the sciatic nerve causing sciatica. Medications as well as interventional pain treatments can be very helpful. Please seea pain physician. Best of luck.

Correlation: The EMG test may or may not explain the foot pain, as it seems to suggest you have an issue in the lower back such as a spinal stenosis causing compression of S-1 nerve roots. Did the test evaluate for tarsal tunnel syndrome? Is there a possible small fiber neuropathy as the culprit? These questions need answers. See a neurologist, but also, we could schedule Concierge visit.

See below: Radiculopathy implies that there is an irritation of a nerve in the back. S 1 nerve is a specific nerve in the spine, it runs down the back of the thigh, calf, and sole of the foot. Chronic means long standing, bilateral means both sides. It suggests that one possible cause of your foot pain could be from the back.

Bio-mechanics.: There is a possibility that the radiculopathy is not the direct cause of the worsening pain, but rather causing a change in leg and foot function. This functional or bio mechanical change might possibly be altering the way the foot functions, thus causing an increase in foot overuse and pain.