Could this also be a slipped disc in the lumbar spine?

A herniated disc in the lumbar spine (lumbar spine) often causes pain that radiates from the back into the leg. In addition, it can also lead to pain in the leg. If, however, only pain occurs in the lower leg, a herniated disc of the lumbar spine is very unlikely to be the cause.

In the case of a herniated disc, one of the nerve roots is pressed, which transmit sensations from the leg to the brain. These nerves each have a typical supply area, so that a herniated disc leads to a typical distribution pattern of pain in the leg. In most cases there is a ligament-like pain that runs from the outer thigh via the lower leg to the inner upper side of the foot. You can find much more information under our topics:

Sensitivities
Numbness and
Muscular weakness
Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine and
Herniated disc of the lumbar spine

Can this also be spinal canal stenosis?

Spinal canal stenosis usually affects the lumbar spine and typically manifests itself as pain in the legs that occurs when walking. Both legs or only one side may be affected. In most cases, the pain extends from the lower back via the buttocks into the legs.

If the pain only occurs in the lower legs, spinal stenosis is unlikely to be the cause. However, if pain in the lower leg only occurs when walking for a certain distance, vascular occlusion of the legs should also be considered. The symptoms may be similar to those of spinal canal stenosis, although in this case, pain may initially occur only in the lower leg.

Symptoms of spinal stenosis and
Spinal canal stenosis

How painful is a lower leg tattoo?

When a tattoo is pricked, there are some parts of the body where this is more painful than others. This is partly due to the different thickness of the skin and the density of the pain receptors, which can vary greatly. A tattoo on the lower leg is usually relatively less painful.

Exceptions are especially when tattooing the knee is also included. Some people also report that a tattoo on the front side of the lower leg is more painful in the area of the shin and the ankles. However, regions such as the chest or neck are often reported to be much more painful.

In general, however, pain is ultimately a subjective experience, which can be individually pronounced for each person. Some people report that they hardly felt any pain when they got a tattoo on their lower leg. For others, on the other hand, the small pinpricks were characterized by extreme pain.

Particularly, the opinion is often held that women can bear pain better than men, because they have to bear the strong pain during a birth. In addition, the pain experience is also influenced by other factors, for example, whether one is afraid of the tattoo and how good and experienced the tattoo artist is. Ultimately, the own experienced pain intensity when pricking a tattoo on the lower leg therefore remains uncertain in advance.