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Is there any significance of pain from l5 s1 9 mm herniation spreading to the low back from the legs/hips over the course of 3 months?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Depends: Don't quite understand the question. Depending on the width of the spinal canal , a disc may or may not cause symptoms.See a neurologist.

Answered 12/20/2012

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A member asked:

Is there any significance of pain from l5 s1 9 mm herniation spreading to the low back from the legs/hips over the course of 3 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

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