A disc made of a gel-like material (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a thick fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) is situated between the vertebral bodies of L5 and S1. This disc provides cushioning …

Conditions affecting the L5-S1 spinal motion segment are usually treated with nonsurgical methods. If the lower back and/or leg symptoms worsen or do not improve despite these …

L5-S1 degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that affects the disc in the lumbosacral joint at the base of the spine. This joint provides stability to the spinal column and …

Most disk herniations happen in the lower lumbar spine, especially between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra (the L4-L5 …

L5-S1 is the lowest level of the disc in the spine and sits at the junction between the lowest lumbar vertebrae and sacrum. This tends to suffer more stress and hence L5-S1 disc bulge is quite …

Mar 20, 2017 · When you are dealing with a moderate disc herniation at L5-S1, there are some things that you can do to facilitate the healing process. Most people may start their treatment …

If the disc between the L5 and S1 vertebrae collapses, it can allow the bones to rub against one another, causing inflammation, irritation and eventually bone spurs. It can also put pressure on …

Oct 13, 2021 · The classic initial symptoms of l5 s1 disc protrusion or l5 s1 bulge of the disc are frequent or persistent aching pain in the lower back and sacrum, which tends to intensify after …

Mar 5, 2025 · It is impossible to explain L5-S1 degenerative disc disease to you without giving you a short anatomy lesson. As this diagnosis is linked to the intervertebral discs, let's start by …

An L5-S1 bulging disc happens when the disc between L5 and S1 vertebrae gets bigger than it should. This can press on the spinal nerves. It leads to pain, weakness, and other issues.