Lumbar

Nerve roots in the lumbar vertebrae affect these parts of the body:

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L1 – abdomen, reproductive organs, legs, feet, large intestine, bladder
L2 – reproductive organs, legs, feet, large intestine, bladder, appendix, abdomen
L3 – reproductive organs, bladder, prostate, large intestine, legs, feet
L4 – buttocks, legs, feet, prostate, muscles of the lower back
L5 – buttocks, legs, feet, toes, prostate

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Possible Symptoms & Conditions:

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• Pain / Numbness / Tingling / Stiffness – ankle, calf, foot, knee, legs, lower back

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Gas pain

• Irritable Bowel

• Colitis

• Bladder Problems

• Menstrual Problems