LOWER BACK PAIN, PAIN RADIATING DOWN THE LEG - IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE L4-L5 DISC

💥 Persistent lower back pain that flares up every time you stand, sit, or walk - with the pain even radiating down your leg - can seriously disrupt your daily activities, work, and movement. Don't be too quick to dismiss it as ordinary muscle soreness or fatigue. In many cases, these symptoms may be related to the L4-L5 disc level. Let's take a closer look with MSc. Dr. Nguyen Van Hoang Tam - Specialist in Trauma & Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal care at CarePlus - in the article below. 

L4-L5 is the lumbar spine level located near the lower back and is also the site that bears the greatest load during everyday activities. As a result, it is one of the areas most prone to degeneration and injury. 
When there is a problem at the L4-L5 level, patients may experience symptoms such as: 
✅ Persistent lower back pain 
✅ Pain radiating from the lower back to the buttocks, thighs, or lower legs 
✅ Numbness or tingling in the legs 
✅ A feeling of leg weakness or difficulty walking 

Some common causes include: 
▪️ Disc herniation 
▪️ Disc degeneration 
▪️ Spinal stenosis 
▪️ Foraminal stenosis 
▪️ Spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage) 
❗ It's worth noting that not every case of buttock pain, leg pain, or leg numbness originates from the hip joint or muscles. In many cases, the actual cause lies in the lumbar spine - particularly at the L4-L5 level. 
A clinical examination combined with appropriate imaging diagnostics can help accurately identify the cause, allowing for the selection of an effective treatment method. 
At CarePlus, patients are examined by an experienced team of Trauma & Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal specialists, supported by state-of-the-art equipment - most notably CT and MRI scanners powered by artificial intelligence (AI) - to enhance diagnostic accuracy and support the development of an appropriate treatment plan. 
👉 If you're experiencing persistent lower back pain or pain radiating down your leg, don't rush to self-diagnose the cause. See a doctor early to get an accurate assessment and choose the right treatment method - so you can comfortably return to your daily activities and movement sooner. 
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