Filing a Lawsuit: The Discovery Process. Filing a lawsuit by yourself can be a daunting task. This article provides an overview of what happens during the discovery processâan important stage in filing a lawsuitâand how you can prepare a discovery plan. After filing a lawsuit, several things will likely need to happen and the court clerk can guide you on things like pre-trial conferences and the trial calendar.
Injuries and disorders can put pressure on the spinal cord, causing back pain, tingling, muscle weakness, and other symptoms. 1  The spinal cord may be compressed by bone, blood (hematomas), pus (abscesses), tumors (cancerous or not), or a ruptured or herniated disk. Symptoms, such as back pain, abnormal sensations, muscle weakness, or impaired bladder and bowel control, may be mild or severe.
Pressure on the lower part of the spinal cord or on nerve roots branching out from that area may give rise to pain or numbness in the legs. Pressure on the upper part of the spinal cord (that is, the neck area) may produce similar symptoms in the shoulders, or even the legs (see figs.1, 2, and 3).his publication contains general information about spinal stenosis. It describes the condition's causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. At the end is a list of additional resources. If you have further questions after reading this publication, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.