http://www.backpainhelp101.com/lower-back-injury-causes-pain-in-the-abdomen-and-groin/ Back pain help, advice, back pain relief, back exercises Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:06:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/lower-back-injury-causes-pain-in-the-abdomen-and-groin/#comment-238 Michael, ATC Mon, 25 May 2009 01:44:37 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=310#comment-238 It is very possible to have referred pain to your groin and abdomen from a herniated disc at this level in your spine. Although the L5 nerve root innervates your butt, lower leg, and foot along with S1. It is possible that you have another herniated disc above L5-S1. If you sneeze or cough and that reproduces your symptoms, that is related to your back for sure. Be sure to have a thorough neurological exam to assess your sensation, muscle function, and reflexes. It is very possible to have referred pain to your groin and abdomen from a herniated disc at this level in your spine. Although the L5 nerve root innervates your butt, lower leg, and foot along with S1. It is possible that you have another herniated disc above L5-S1.
If you sneeze or cough and that reproduces your symptoms, that is related to your back for sure.
Be sure to have a thorough neurological exam to assess your sensation, muscle function, and reflexes.

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