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I've coccyx pain since >2yrs; xray showed nothing; mri showed disc hernia l5/s1 and a nerve in that area being pinched. could there be a connection between the herniated disc and the coccyx pain (physiotherapy, medication and shots didnt help?

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The Ls-S1 compre -: -compression @ L5-S1 would cause pain radiating down the posterior leg, to the lateral aspect of the ankle & foot. If severe, weakness in the gastrocnemius-solious (sp) complex, meaning unable to stand on your toes on that side.

Answered 11/3/2020

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A member asked:

I've coccyx pain since >2yrs; xray showed nothing; mri showed disc hernia l5/s1 and a nerve in that area being pinched. could there be a connection between the herniated disc and the coccyx pain (physiotherapy, medication and shots didnt help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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