Could numbness, from L-5 impingement localize to feet?

Posted by smn1 @smn1, Oct 13 2:21am

Does anyone know whether an L-5 nerve impingement. Can cause numbness, pressure and weakness. Localized to the feet without radiating down the entire leg?

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Joytotheworld | @joycaseyrn | Nov 4 8:22am

In reply to @jchet "Please answer after your surgery recovery to see if it was helping. I’m one of the..." + (show)

I wrap my feet with Velcro compression wraps that really help with sleeping. Maybe will help you sleep too

jchet | @jchet | Nov 4 12:24pm

In reply to @jchet "Please answer after your surgery recovery to see if it was helping. I’m one of the..." + (show)

Thank you for the Velcro suggestion….will try.😊

jeffkboyce | @jeffkboyce | Nov 4 10:26pm

Yes / my flare ups have been localized to the insole. Not pain (however the flare up starts with sciatica like pain which heals then localized nerve sensations on foot sometimes shin) last year left foot which resolved - now right foot. It is transient and I can stop it with certain positions. (Standing up straight) I have L4/L5 disc collapse and foraminal stenosis. I have seen many Drs (I think 8 in all across several years) some conflicting opinions. Did X-rays, MRIs and EMGs. Normal except for the MRI revealing disc issues. None recommended surgery and was told live with it unless you have severe pain. The issue must be nerve compression. When I stand up straight and I rub my insole the sensation stops. Both flare ups were the result of too much aggressive exercise and different movements. That and I think natural aging snd some inflammation that will heal over time.