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What part of my disc would be herniated to cause severe burning pain in my feet?

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Varies: There are primarily three nerve roots that exit the spine to supply different parts of the foot; L4, L5, and S1.

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

What part of my disc would be herniated to cause severe burning pain in my feet?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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