Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the left S1 nerve ... Although most recover without surgery, patients with large midline lumbar HNPs may suffer significant neurological impairment.

Disc herniation at L5-S1 is also possible and is a common cause ... Those who don't may require a steroid injection or ...

Two surgical procedures are performed commonly ... and exhibited degenerative intervertebral disk changes at L4/L5, L5/S1, or both. Patients with nerve root compression from herniated disks ...

Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.