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Nerve Root Impingement - Symptoms
Damage to a spinal disc such as a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease may put pressure on the root of the nerves near the holes from which they exit the spine. This is referred to as nerve root impingement and can result in a common condition or set of symptoms known as radiculopathy. Radiculopathy is commonly described as symptoms of:
Delayed treatment may result in the nerve root becoming permanently damaged. This can result in irreversible weakness, numbness, paresthesias, pain or even atrophy of the muscles. The best treatment for nerve root impingement that is negatively affecting one's quality of life is minimally invasive surgery of the spine, or Deuk Laser Disc Repair®.