Lumbar or Lower Back Chemical Radiculitis

Chemical radiculitis is a painful condition caused not by structural compression but by inflammation of the lumbar nerve roots. When a disc in the lower back leaks its internal fluid due to degeneration or injury, it can release chemical irritants that inflame surrounding nerves. This process can produce radiating pain down the leg, similar to sciatica, even without visible nerve impingement on imaging.

Symptoms may include burning, tingling, or electric-like pain. Because traditional imaging might not show clear compression, diagnosis can be difficult. Treatment includes anti-inflammatories, corticosteroid injections, and chiropractic care to reduce inflammation around the lumbar spine. Recognizing chemical irritation as a cause of lower back pain can lead to more accurate treatment.

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