Anatomy The spine of most people is composed of 24 freely moving vertebrae, which in turn are flexibly connected to each other by a total of 23 intervertebral discs. The deeper lying vertebrae of the coccyx and sacrum have grown together as bones. From person to person, however, deviations can occur. Although the vertebrae of … Nerve Root
Function As already described, two nerve tracts originate from the spinal cord on each side and level, which only after a short time unite to form a spinal nerve. These rear and front nerve roots carry different qualities of nerve fibers. While the front nerve roots send motor impulses from the brain to the muscles, … Function | Nerve Root
Nerve root irritation Irritation of the spinal nerve roots can be caused by various pathological processes in the area of origin of the spinal nerves. In most cases, however, degenerative, i.e. wear- and age-related changes in the spinal column can be identified as the cause of nerve root irritation. This includes for example foraminal stenosis, … Nerve root irritation | Nerve Root
Slipped disc In the course of life many people suffer from serious back pain. However, only about 5% of these complaints are due to a herniated disc (disc prolapse or just prolapse). Nevertheless, the herniated disc is the most common cause of radical pain. The most frequent occurrence of a herniated disc occurs between the … Slipped disc | Nerve Root
L5 syndrome If the spinal nerve roots at the level of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) are affected by irritation, a characteristic complex of symptoms results, which is also known as L5 syndrome. The L5 syndrome is mainly characterized by pain along the back of the thigh, the outside of the knee, the lower leg … L5 syndrome | Nerve Root
Cervical spine The spinal nerves, which originate from the spinal cord segment at the level of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7), are involved in the formation of a nerve plexus known as the brachial plexus. From this plexus emerge sensory and motor nerve fibers for the arms, shoulders and chest. A herniated disc at this … Cervical spine | Nerve Root
