We successfully treat back pain and disc herniations.

Pain in the lumbar spine shooting into the leg. Pain, tingling or numbness of the foot from the lumbar spine.

A frequent reason to seek help from a physiotherapist or doctor is unpleasant tingling and pain in the lower limb, which have their origin in the lumbar spine. There may be several causes, but in general we can divide them into conditions where the nerve in the lumbar spine is oppressed due to intervertebral disc disease (the so-called radicular or root syndrome) and situations where the discs and nerves are undamaged, but nevertheless similar manifestations occur (so-called pseudoradicular syndrome).

Weakness, tingling, or decreased sensitivity of the buttocks, outer and back of the thigh and calf or even the big toe

Other symptoms may be weakness, a feeling of alienation or impaired sensitivity of the lower limb (these symptoms usually refer to a neurological problem, i.e. a situation where a nerve is irritated). As a rule, these difficulties are localized in some part of the lower limb.Either they are needed on the entire outer side of the lower limb from the hip to the outer ankle, but in the initial stage only in the side or outer thigh. Frequent propagations are also on the back from the buttocks to the knee or heel, often also manifested only by tingling or numbness of one of the fingers, most often the thumb.

In the so-called pseudoradicular syndrome, the reason for the difficulties may be joint blockages and increased tension of soft tissues (not only directly in the lumbar region, but often transferred from other structures of the musculoskeletal system).

How does a disorder of the lumbar spine arise with impaired sensitivity of the lower limb?

In both cases, the problem develops gradually „drop by drop“. One uncoordinated sharp movement or, for example, a physically demanding weekend can be an apparent cause. But it usually lies much deeper in our past.
In case of straightening disorder and deformities of the spine, the function of the so-called center of the body (or deep stabilization system of the spine) is fundamentally impaired, which is responsible for ensuring that our spine, intervertebral discs and the muscular system of the back are not overloaded.The basis of treatment, which does not only solve the symptoms, but works with the cause of the problem, is therefore movement therapy, which aims to optimize the curves of the spine, muscle tension and muscle function. In any case, as with the emergence of a problem that was gradual, the difficulties are gradual. Their long-term solution also includes the adjustment of work habits and lifestyle (including the area of movement, but also diet, rest, relationships, …). That is, all the factors that could have contributed to their creation.

We successfully treat back pain and disc herniations. Start on time, avoid surgery. Our physiotherapists are ready to help you as well.

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