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Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the lower back is irritated or compressed. It can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels into the buttock or leg.

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Typical Recovery Time
Many cases improve over 6 to 12 weeks with conservative care.

Symptoms

  • Leg pain
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Weakness
  • Low back pain

Common Causes

  • Disc herniation
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Bone spurs
  • Inflammation
  • Degenerative changes

Treatment Options

1Physical therapy
2Anti-inflammatory medication
3Activity modification
4Epidural injection
5Spine referral

When to See a Doctor

See a doctor if weakness, numbness, or worsening leg pain develops.

Providers Who Treat Lumbar Radiculopathy

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Ivan Samcam, MD
Pain Medicine
📍 Naples, FL
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F. Desmond Hussey III, MD
Pain Management
📍 Naples, FL
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Robert Bowers, DO, PhD
Sports Medicine
📍 Brookhaven, GA
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Joshua Hackel, MD
Primary Care Sports Medicine
📍 Gulf Breeze, FL
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