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2. Low back pain - Wikipedia

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   The lumbar (or lower back) region is the area between the lower ribs and gluteal fold which includes five lumbar vertebrae (L1–L5) and the sacrum. In between these vertebrae are fibrocartilaginous discs, which act as cushions, preventing the vertebrae from rubbing together while at the same time protecting the spinal cord.

3. Back pain - Wikipedia

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   Back pain. Back pain (Latin: dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back. It may be classified as neck pain (cervical), middle back pain (thoracic), lower back pain (lumbar) or coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain) based on the segment affected. [1] The lumbar area is the most common area affected. [2]

4. Lumbar spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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   Spinal stenosis may also affect the cervical or thoracic region, in which case it is known as cervical spinal stenosis or thoracic spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis can cause pain in the low back or buttocks, abnormal sensations, and the absence of sensation (numbness) in the legs, thighs, feet, or buttocks, or loss of bladder and bowel ...

5. Spinal disc herniation - Wikipedia

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   A spinal disc herniation is an injury to the intervertebral disc between two spinal vertebrae, usually caused by excessive strain or trauma to the spine. It may result in back pain, pain or sensation in different parts of the body, and physical disability. The most conclusive diagnostic tool for disc herniation is MRI, and treatment may range ...

6. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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   An MRI of the lumbar spine with abscess that resulted in CES. Cauda equina syndrome is a rare syndrome that affects the spinal nerves in the region of the lower back called the cauda equine (Latin for "horses tail"). Injury to the cauda equina can have long lasting ramifications for the individual.

7. Neurogenic claudication - Wikipedia

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   Neurogenic claudication. Pain, tingling, tiredness, weakness, numbness or heaviness in the legs, hips, glutes and lower back. Age, obesity, previous spinal deformities or problems. Physical examination, medical imaging (CT and X-Rays). Neurogenic claudication (NC), also known as pseudoclaudication, is the most common symptom of lumbar spinal ...