What are the possible losses of function as a result of major damage to nerves in the L5/S1 area of the spine.I understand that doing nothing may also be a bad option.I am facing possible surgery in this region to remove pressure on the nerves the condition is,  WWW.WWWW.WW Thanks Ken McLeod
Hi Mr McLeodThank you for your question to Chat Doctor. The symptoms typically associated with damage to nerves in L5-S1 region of spine are pain radiating along the leg, numbness along top of foot close to the big toe and/or tingling. Weakness of pushing the foot down towards ground comes from S1 nerve problems whereas inability or weakness to move big toe and sometimes foot Chat Doctor.  Possible losses of function from damage to nerves at L5-S1 are weakness of downward movement of foot that can cause difficulty in walking, weakness of toes and rarely foot