Lumbar Radiculopathy is pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling caused by a pinched nerve in the lower, or lumbar, region of the spine. It is sometimes called Sciatica which is the popular term used to describe when pain radiates from the lower back and down the back of the legs.

The most common causes of this pinching is when the space where the nerve leaves the spine is narrowed as a result of stenosis, bone spurs, disc herniation or other conditions such as strenuous activity, a congenital defect or a traumatic injury.

Symptoms of Lumbar Radiculopathy

The symptoms of lumbar Radiculopathy include pain, tingling, numbness, weakness and reflex loss. These symptoms can present in the leg and foot.

If you experience these symptoms you may need a lumbar radiculopathy test.

Get a Lumbar Radiculopathy Test

Electrodiagnosis, as well as MRI, CT scans, and physical tests, are the main ways in which Lumbar Radiculopathy is diagnosed. Your Doctor may recommend a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) along with Electromyography (EMG) in order to determine if you have lumbar radiculopathy.

If you need to schedule an EMG/NCS test because you have Lumbar Radiculopathy, you can call Precision Medical Group at 855) 364-6281 or click here use our handy contact form. If you’ve been referred to us by your doctor you will want to complete our Patient Intake form. Visit our Locations page for a detailed listing of our locations.