What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Back or neck pain
- Leg discomfort with walking
- Numbness
- Weakness
Understanding care
Clinical care may include assessment of nerve involvement and discussion of rehabilitation or procedural options. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek urgent emergency assessment for new bladder or bowel dysfunction, groin numbness or rapidly worsening leg weakness. Persistent pain or nerve symptoms need clinical review.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
