Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the left S1 nerve root. The nucleus pulposus is posterior in the annulus and the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) is midline, creating a somewhat ...

Disc height reduction was also found to be most common at the L5/S1 level. However, the most common height reduction was only mild. A similar trend of increased prevalence of disc herniation was noted ...

Additional studies found disc problems at L5-S1 can lead to difficulty controlling your anal sphincter. Initial treatments ...

Treatment over the following 4 weeks included physiotherapy, acupuncture, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and hydrotherapy. The leg pain intensified and MRI of the lumbar spine showed a ...