It is possible for a herniated lumbar disc to cause toe pain, but swelling is not uncommon. If this symptom occurs, you should promptly go to the regular hospital for examination and symptomatic treatment after clarifying the cause. Herniated lumbar intervertebral discs appear toe headache is caused by compression of the nerve, the main reason is that the protruding intervertebral discs stimulate the nerve roots in the lumbosacral area, often aggravated after exertion, after rest will be alleviated. However, swollen toes are rare, and there is no clear cause for lumbar disc herniation to cause swollen toes. Therefore, the appearance of unexplained toe swelling and pain, you should promptly go to the regular hospital to clarify the cause of the disease, so as not to delay the condition.