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2. Nerve compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Nerve compression syndrome, or compression neuropathy, or nerve entrapment syndrome, is a medical condition caused by chronic, direct pressure on a peripheral nerve. [1] It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc, for example).

3. Piriformis syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The sciatic nerve forms the roots of L4-S3 segments of the lumbosacral plexus. The nerve will pass inferiorly to the piriformis muscle, in the direction of the lower limb where it divides into common tibial and fibular nerves. [7] Symptoms may include pain and numbness in the buttocks and down the leg.

4. Low back pain - Wikipedia

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   Low back pain is the greatest contributor to lost productivity, absenteeism, disability and early retirement worldwide. [26] Difficulty with low back pain most often begins between 20 and 40 years of age. [1] Women and older people have higher estimated rates of lower back pain and also higher disability estimates. [13]

5. Cauda equina syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves below the end of the spinal cord known as the cauda equina is damaged. [2] Signs and symptoms include low back pain, pain that radiates down the leg, numbness around the anus, and loss of bowel or bladder control. [1]

6. Sciatica - Wikipedia

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   Sciatica is pain going down the leg from the lower back. [1] This pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. [3] Onset is often sudden following activities such as heavy lifting, though gradual onset may also occur. [5] The pain is often described as shooting. [1] Typically, symptoms are only on one side of the body. [3]

7. Pudendal nerve entrapment - Wikipedia

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   Additionally, there may be referred as sciatic pain, or pain in the medial thigh which may indicate involvement of the obturator nerve. [12] Pain may also be referred to the calf, foot and toes. [12] Sometimes, pain is perceived in the region of the lower abdomen, posterior (back) and inner thigh, or lower back. [12] Hyperesthesia may be ...