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I have a trapped /damaged s1 nerve. does this nerve travel to toes? toes on both feet sore and numb,very sore to walk.no leg pain involved, only toes.

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L5andS1isSciatic N: Consider getting imaging like MRI to evaluate exact cause of pinching of the nerve . Hopefully physiotherapy will help. Surgery may be indicated depending on the severity of compression

Answered 2/24/2018

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