Definition:

Lumbar radiculitis is often associated with a herniated or bulging disc. When you suffer an injury or degenerative disc disease to the lumbar (lower back) region of your spine, you will often get referred pain from that injury that goes anywhere from your upper buttocks to your foot. This is also called sciatica.

Symptoms:

• Sharp or burning pain that radiates from the lower back or hip
• Numbness in lower extremity
• Weakness in the lower extremity
• Pain worse with coughing, sneezing, or laughing

Causes:

• Trauma
• Inflammation
• Age related degeneration

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching
• Posture program
• Core stabilization strengthening
• Lower extremity strengthening
• Possible surgical intervention