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Radiculitis Symptoms

The symptoms of radiculitis may change from one patient to the next, depending on which nerve root is affected. Among them:

• Numbness: If the nerve root connected to L5 in the lumbar region is compromised, a classic symptom is numbness in the big toe and inside foot.

The outside of the calf and hip flexor may also experience severe pain.

These are all regions through which the sciatic nerve (connected to L5) runs.

• Difficulty with positioning: Patients suffering from L5 radiculitis may have difficulty finding a comfortable position.

Many have had success draping themselves (belly down) over a large medicine ball (the type you find in health clubs) with their knees on the ground. This position provides a minor degree of traction for the back, taking some of the pressure off the nerve.

Other Radiculitis Complications

Seeking treatment for radiculitis should not be delayed. Depending on the severity, certain muscles (e.g. muscles in the toes, feet and calves) may start to atrophy over time, which, in turn, may require physical therapy for recovery.

Also, radiculitis is known to cause patients to "favor" certain muscles or a certain side of their body, which can result in the overdevelopment of those muscles relative to the ones that don't get used as much.

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