If you’ve been struggling with pain in your lower back and spine, there’s a chance it’s sciatica. This type of pain is often chronic and incredibly challenging to treat, leading to difficulty with ...

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine become compressed, cutting off feeling and movement. CES is a rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 33,000–100,000 ...

There is no standard or typical clinical presentation of CES. It is a syndrome of different symptoms and signs, not all of which have to be present to make a clinical diagnosis of suspected CES. Any ...