A member asked:

Doc says i have pinched l4, l5, s1. also says this can cause the muscle to feel hard. aside from causing pain and discomfort, is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Muscle spasm: Yes, pinching of the nerve roots may result in muscle spasm which may feel firm or hard to palpation.

Answered 5/29/2014

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