What are the signs of a herniated lumbar disc compressing a nerve?

Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation with nerve compression are as follows: 1) sciatica, the most typical clinical symptom, pain along the lumbar region to the buttocks, the posterior thigh, the lateral calf until the dorsum of the foot radiating pain, and there can also be a sense of numbness. 2) Sensory disorders: due to poor circulation, the lower limbs can be cold and other sensory abnormalities; 3) weakening of muscles: such as decreased dorsal extension of the bunion, reduced tibialis anterior muscle strength; 4) positive straight-leg raising test; 5) reflex changes: such as knee reflexes and Achilles tendon reflexes. Positive; 5, reflex changes: such as knee reflex and Achilles tendon reflex changes. The diagnosis should be clarified by clinical symptoms, X-ray, CT, MRI, etc., and appropriate treatment should be given.