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What is mild foraminal narrowing at L5 with no significant neural impingement?

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Spinal condition in the L5 region i.e. Lower back that is not affecting the spinal chord

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Neurons are the core components of the brain, and spinal cord in vertebrates and ventral nerve cord in invertebrates, and peripheral nerves

foramen is an opening in a vertebra through which the nerve roots leave the spine. Each vertebra has two foramina, one on either side. From the foramina, the nerve fibers travel to all regions of the body. With foraminal narrowing, this opening becomes partially blocked, causing a painful compression of the nerves

Foraminal narrowing can be a very painful condition and should be diagnosed as early as possible

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