What does the L2 vertebrae control?

What does the L2 vertebrae control?

L2, L3, and L4 spinal nerves provide sensation to the front part of the thigh and inner side of the lower leg. These nerves also control movements of the hip and knee muscles.

What vertebra is L2?

Located just below the L1, the L2 vertebra is the second vertebra in your lumbar, or lower back, region. It's among the largest of the bones in your spinal column, which gets wider as it goes lower.

Where is your L2 in your spine?

lumbar The L2 vertebra is the second uppermost of the five (5) lumbar vertebrae toward the lower end of the spinal column, within the lower back.

What happens if you break your L2?

If you have a fracture below the L1-L2 (first and second vertebrae in the lumbar spine), you won't have a spinal cord injury, but it's still possible to injure the nerves. Your back also has muscles, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels.

What pain does L2 cause?

For example, if you have a bulging disc between the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebra (L2-L3), and it pinches the L2 nerve root, you may experience back pain with aching, burning or shooting pain, numbness and tingling in the thigh, sometimes going down into the lower leg or foot.

What are the symptoms of L2 nerve root compression?

Pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensations are common when the l2-l3 nerves are compressed, irritated, or damaged. Also, internal organs can malfunction when problems occur at the L2-L3 spinal segment.

What is L2 compression fracture?

Compression fractures are common in the middle and lower back. While a compression fracture can occur anywhere along your spine, the most common areas are in the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. 60% to 75% of vertebral compression fractures typically occur at the T12 to L2 vertebral levels—your middle back area.

How do I fix my lower back pain?

Here are some effective steps:

1. Avoid bed rest. Studies show that lying down too much can slow recovery and raise the pain.
2. Move. You may not want to move when you're in pain, but it's important to do as much as you can handle.
3. Keep good posture. ...
4. Sleep smart. ...
5. Relax. ...
6. Call your doctor.

What is compression fracture of L2?

A compression fracture is a type of broken bone that can cause your vertebrae to collapse, making them shorter. This often happens to the front of the vertebrae but not the back, causing you to stoop forward over time.

What are the symptoms of L2-L3 nerve damage?

Pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensations are common when the l2-l3 nerves are compressed, irritated, or damaged. Also, internal organs can malfunction when problems occur at the L2-L3 spinal segment.