What nerve is affected by L4-L5 herniation?

For example, a typical posterolateral (behind the disc and to the side) lumbar disc herniation at the L4-L5 level often affects the nerve that traverses the L4-L5 level and exits at the L5 level, called the L5 nerve root.

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Which is worse a bulging or herniated disc?

Herniated discs are considered more severe than bulging discs because they put significant pressure on nearby nerves, which can cause intense pain, inflammation and difficulties with movement.

Is laying down good for herniated disc?

Herniated lumbar disc For a paracentral disc herniation (most common), people tend to do better lying on the stomach. For a foraminal herniated disc, sleeping on the side in a fetal position often brings relief.

What are some symptoms of a herniated disc at L5?

Intermittent or continuous back pain.

Spasm of the back muscles

Sciatica – pain that starts near the back or buttock and travels down the leg to the calf or into the foot

Muscle weakness in the legs

Numbness in the leg or foot

Decreased reflexes at the knee or ankle

Changes in bladder or bowel function

How do you fix a herniated disc?

Laminotomy/laminectomy. In a laminotomy,a surgeon makes an opening in the vertebral arch (lamina) to relieve pressure on your nerve roots.

Discectomy/microdiscectomy. Discectomy is the most common surgery used for herniated disc in the lumbar region.

Artificial disc surgery.

Spinal fusion.

How to heal a herniated disc naturally?

Omega-3 fish oil supplement — 1,000–2,000 milligrams a day — or a fish roe supplement ( 4)

MSM supplement,a sulfur-containing supplement that helps with joint repair ( 5,6)

Glucosamine and chondroitin ( 7)

Anti-inflammatory herbs,such as turmeric (curcumin),help heal and repair damaged tissues ( 8)

What is the recovery time for back surgery on L4 and L5?

This approval typically occurs about 6 months after the surgery, but sometimes it may take closer to 12 months. How long does it take to get back to normal after spinal fusion? Your Recovery It may take 4 to 6 weeks to get back to doing simple activities, such as light housework.