lumbar disc herniation, disc prolapse L5/S1, lumbar disc prolapse Introduction Many people with persistent and severe back pain assume that it could be a slipped disc. In fact, however, it can be observed that real herniated discs relatively rarely lead to persistent, severe back pain. In most cases the complaints are caused by muscular tension … Herniated disc at the level of L5/S1
Symptoms The symptoms caused by a herniated disc depend mainly on the exact location of the prolapse. In addition, the position of the disc in the spinal canal after slippage also plays a decisive role. In a central herniated disc between L5 and S1 without lateral accentuation of the leaked disc tissue, the affected patients … Symptoms | Herniated disc at the level of L5/S1
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a suspected herniated disc between L5/S1 usually comprises several steps. First of all, a detailed doctor-patient conversation (anamnesis) should help to narrow down the possible existing diseases. During this conversation, the affected patient should describe the symptoms he/she has observed as precisely as possible. In addition, different life habits (for example, … Diagnosis | Herniated disc at the level of L5/S1
Sport with a slipped disc Sport can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms in people who suffer from a herniated disc between L5/S1. In addition, sports that are easy on the back can both prevent a herniated disc in the lumbar spine and inhibit its progression. In this context, however, it must be noted that … Sport with a slipped disc | Herniated disc at the level of L5/S1
