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The lower back houses the terminal end of the spinal cord and mostly encloses the cauda equina—nerve roots that descend from the spinal cord. The spinal cord and the cauda equina are delicate and important structures. How fast does cauda equina progress? Unlike most back problems that are longstanding orRead More →

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Imaging Studies Your doctor may order x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and computerized tomography (CT) scans to help assess the problem. In this MRI scan, a herniated disk (arrow) is compressing the cauda equina. How do you rule out cauda equina syndrome? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): the best methodRead More →