What causes shooting leg pain? What are the symptoms of a ruptured disc?

Shooting leg pain can be alarming and disruptive, often pointing to issues within the spine. A common culprit is a lumbar disc herniation, where a spinal disc slips or ruptures, irritating nearby nerves. This condition can cause pain, numbness, or weakness radiating down the leg, known as radiculopathy or sciatica in some cases. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes of lumbar disc herniations, risk factors, and how they lead to shooting leg pain, providing insights to help you better understand and address this condition.