Mild (TA activation, heel slide)
You might have mild back pain or discomfort, but it doesn’t significantly interfere with daily activities. There may be occasional tingling or numbness, but these symptoms are usually manageable.
You might have mild back pain or discomfort, but it doesn’t significantly interfere with daily activities. There may be occasional tingling or numbness, but these symptoms are usually manageable.
Pain is more noticeable and may radiate to other areas, such as down the leg (sciatica) or arm, depending on the location. Tingling, numbness, and some muscle weakness might be present, affecting daily activities more significantly.
Intense pain, often debilitating, with marked weakness in the limbs. There may be significant numbness, and in some cases, loss of bladder or bowel control (a condition known as cauda equina syndrome).