Numbness in the toes after suffering from a herniated lumbar disc can be completely eliminated with proper treatment. When a herniated lumbar disc compresses a nerve root laterally and posteriorly it can lead to numbness in the toes. The sensory nerve responsible for the toes is the 5th lumbar nerve, so a herniated lumbar disc in that segment can cause numbness in the toes by compressing that nerve. If the condition is severe, surgery is required to remove the herniated disc to restore the symptoms. If the condition is mild, the symptoms of numbness in the toes can be restored by strict bed rest, three-dimensional computerized lumbar spine traction, and neurotrophic medication.