Services: The Hampshire County WIC Program, a division of Shenandoah Valley Nutrition Services, has been serving people in the county since 1980. We are located at 24940 North Western Pike in Romney, WV. Our staff includes a Licensed Dietitian, a clerk, a Medical aide and a breastfeeding peer counselor.
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Definition. Lumbosacral radiculopathy is a broad term referring to a range of symptoms associated with the nerves of the lumbosacral plexus in the lower back.The lumbosacral plexus encompasses the nerves that exit the spinal cord at the lumbar, sacral and coccygeal regions of the spine.ow do I know if I have lumbosacral radiculopathy? If a nerve within the lumbosacral region is compressed, it can produce symptoms that include localized pain, pain that radiates down the lower back and into the legs and feet, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness.
What is radiculopathy? Radiculopathy, also known as sciatica, is a pain that originates along the sciatic nerve, which extends from the back of the pelvis down the back of the thigh. The sciatic nerve is the primary nerve of the leg. It is also the largest nerve in the entire body. What causes radiculopathy? Usually, radiculopathy is caused by a herniated disk in the spine that presses on the sciatic nerve. Other causes that may put pressure on the sciatic nerve may include the following: tumor; abscess; blood clot; awkward sitting position; any nerve disorders; Sometimes, a cause for the radiculopathy cannot be identified.