Cauda Equina Syndrome, a severe condition affecting Lower Back

     

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious lower back disorder that causes extreme pain and swelling of the nerves, particularly at the end of the spinal cord which is also called the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine is responsible for supplying signals to the legs, control the muscle movements in the lower body. Patients suffering from this condition require immediate medical attention. If not treated on time, it can lead to permanent paralysis, impaired bladder and other neurological and physical problems.