What causes lower back pain and coccyx pain due to lumbar disc herniation?
Disease description:
My elder brother has had a lumbar disc herniation for over a year. Recently, he has also begun experiencing pain in his coccyx—could you please explain why lumbar disc herniation might cause coccygeal pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Lumbar disc herniation accompanied by coccygeal pain may result from nerve compression or inflammatory irritation. Patients are advised to promptly visit a reputable hospital for evaluation. Early improvement can be achieved through acupuncture and physical therapy; if necessary, patients should also seek timely treatment at a reputable hospital, including nucleotomy surgery. Without prompt and effective intervention, disease progression may lead to nerve damage and complications such as paralysis.
