Which part of the lumbar disc herniation is painful

Lumbar disc herniation pain site needs to be based on different stages of herniation and different compression nerves, generally speaking, it is mainly located in the lumbar region, buttocks, legs, and some patients may have pain in the heel and dorsum of the foot and other parts of the foot. 1. Different segments: Generally speaking, for lumbar 1/2 disc herniation, the pain is mainly concentrated in the groin area and upper thigh, etc. For lumbar 2/3 disc herniation, the pain is mainly concentrated in the thigh and buttocks, and lumbar 3/4 disc herniation, the pain is mainly concentrated in the thigh, buttocks and calf. Lumbar 4/5 herniated disc pain is mainly concentrated in the buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. 2. Different compression nerves: If the paraspinal nerves are compressed, but not the spinal cord or nerve roots, the pain is mainly concentrated in the lumbar region, buttocks, etc. If the spinal cord or nerve roots are not compressed, the pain is mainly concentrated in the lumbar region and buttocks. If the spinal cord and nerve roots are compressed, the patient may experience pain in the lumbar region, radiating pain and numbness in the lower limbs. Therefore, the pain location of patients with lumbar disc herniation can be different, and it is recommended that patients undergo standardized treatment as early as possible in order to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.