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I have bilateral l5 nerve root compression and have constant twitching in the arches of both feet. does the l5 nerve root provide any function to the arch of the foot?

Q: i have bilateral l5 nerve root compression and have constant twitching in the arches of both feet. does the l5 nerve root provide any function to the arch of the foot?

: The sole of the foot ("arch") is innervated by the S-1 nerve root, but the top of the foot L-5. Your doctor could examine this and sort out what root is playing the underlying symptom generator.

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The sole of the foot ("arch") is innervated by the S-1 nerve root, but the top of the foot L-5. Your doctor could examine this and sort out what root is playing the underlying symptom generator.

Answered 7/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have bilateral l5 nerve root compression and have constant twitching in the arches of both feet. does the l5 nerve root provide any function to the arch of the foot?

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