What does l5-s1 disc herniation mean?

A herniated disc at L5-S1 is a herniated disc between the fifth lumbar vertebrae and the first sacral vertebrae, that is, a herniated lumbar disc is present. It may be related to a number of factors and requires an active response. Lumbar disc herniation generally occurs in parts of the spinal column with greater mobility and greater weight-bearing or more activity, and is more common in L4-L5 and L5-S1, with research studies finding that the chance of occurrence accounts for about 90%. Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation has more causes, can be seen in the intervertebral disc herniation is because the intervertebral disc to bear the weight of the human torso and the upper limbs, in life and labor, the damage is serious, and the blood supply is small, accept the nutrition is limited, and thus the degenerative changes occurred, the general people after the age of 20 years old, the disc’s elasticity and resistance to compression gradually decreased, in the influence of the factors of the external force, the disc has undergone a pathology change. It is recommended that the patient should consult a doctor in time if he/she is not feeling well to clarify the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment and treatment.