Is a herniated disk with numbness in the soles of the feet a serious problem?

Lumbar disc herniation numbness on the soles of the feet generally suggests seriousness.
Lumbar disc herniation is generally common when walking or upright position recurrent low back pain, may also be accompanied by radiating pain in the legs, light can be relieved by rest.
As the disease progresses, the nerves are compressed for a longer and longer period of time. The nerves emanating from the lumbar spine innervate the sensory and motor functions of the back of the thigh, the outside of the calf, the surface of the foot, and the sole of the foot. If the lumbar disc herniation compresses the nerve root, sciatica as well as radioactive lower limb numbness, weakness, and other symptoms can occur, so the lumbar disc herniation numbness of the soles of the feet generally indicates that it is serious.
Patients with lumbar disc herniation numbness in the soles of the feet are advised to go to the hospital in time for early and regular treatment.