Should I see a neurologist for my bulging disc in lower back?
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Dr. Darshan Shah of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:Yes. The bulging disc puts pressure on the nerve roots which results in low back pain that radiates down the leg. If left untreated, in addition to the pain, the bulging disc can cause numbness and weakness in the foot and leg.Yes. The bulging disc puts pressure on the nerve roots which results in low back pain that radiates down the leg. If left untreated, in addition to the pain, the bulging disc can cause numbness and weakness in the foot and leg. More
