Leg weakness is a serious symptom which is commonly ignored by many people. Leg weakness is highly based on ones own perception, so many people may not even realize that they have leg weakness. However, for practical purposes it is the first sign of paralysis because of nerve compression in the lower back. Leg weakness is frequently accompanied by loss of touch sensation and shooting pain, which generally come before the leg weakness. Thus, loss of sensation or shooting pain can be taken as an alarming signals, which tell us that leg weakness is on its way. Hence, it should be taken very seriously and any prompt medical help should be sought. This is especially important for people having low back problems, who have a greater chance of getting leg weakness.
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What Is Sciatica?

Sciatic pain (sciatica) is a pain in the lower back, buttock, leg and/or foot, usually on one side at a time, caused by one of disorders affecting the sciatic nerve:

• Pinched nerve due to:
  • Bulging or herniated disc 
  • Degeneration disc disease (DDD)
  • Spinal stenosis (narrow spinal canal)
  • Fracture of one or more of spinal vertebra or direct injury of the nerve
  • Tumor of the spinal cord or spine
  • Spondylolysthesis (slipping disc – from several reasons)
  • Piriformis syndrome (pressure from piriformis muscle that extends from the sacrum to the outer hip bone)
  • Spondylosis – degeneration due to wear and tear of spinal vertebra
  • Spondylitis – inflammation of spine
  • Osteoporosis
  • Tuberculosis or osteomyelitis of spinal vertebra
• Peripheral neuropathy e.g. from diabetes or alcoholism  

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LEG NUMBNESS OR TINGLING

Numbness is decreased, and tingling unusual sensation in the leg. This article describes causes of numbness and tingling in the legs, feet or toes.

What Means Numbness and Tingling?
Numbness In the Arms, Hands and Fingers
Head/Face Numbness

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