For example, a prolapsed intervertebral disc in the lower back may cause nerve root compression.
Nerve root compression can cause leg weakness, numbness and pins and needles. In severe cases there can be bladder or bowel disturbance.
Mr Mo Akmal, is a Consultant in Spinal Orthopaedic Surgery, with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery for particular back problems, for example the Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Discectomy.
He is a member of the London Pain Consultants team and advises where there are cases requiring surgical intervention. His practice web site is thespine.net.
You can find useful links to further information on all aspects of pain treatment in links and resources and via the list of conditions we treat.
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