What is lumbosciatalgia explained: the back pain threatening Real Madrid star Fede Valverde's FIFA Club World Cup campaign?

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has suffered a setback after suffering a health concern ahead of the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. After being diagnosed with lumbosciatalgia in a medical test conducted on Sunday, The Uruguayan has been instructed to take time off from the training zone and gym.

 

 

"Following tests carried out today on Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with discomfort due to a knock in his lower back. His recovery will be monitored," an official statement released by Real Madrid said. 

 

Later, noted football journalist Fabrizio Romanos said that Fede was suffering from Lumbosciatica. Here is what you need to know about the health condition that has ruled Valverde unfit ahead of Xabi Alonso's arrival.  The club is hopeful that the Uruguayan will be back at the start of June, Romano added. Otherwise, he may be unavailable for selection in the FIFA Club World Cup.

 

 

 

According to medical websites, "Lumbosciatica" is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, extending from the lower back to the leg. It is characterized by pain in the lumbar or lumbosacral spine, which radiates to the lower limb where the sciatic nerve is located. It can be caused by disc herniation, spinal stenosis, injury or inflammation. Symptoms of the condition include intense lower back pain, tingling, muscle weakness and difficulty walking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pain can be localized both posteriorly (gluteal region, posterior aspect of the thigh and leg) towards the sole of the foot, or radiate to the lateral part of the thigh and leg towards the back of the foot and the big toe.

 

Lumbosciatica pain caused by nerve compression (radicular pain) is often described as sharp, stabbing, relatively well defined, similar to an electric shock; there may be concomitant alterations in sensitivity such as tingling, numbness, reduction in the strength of some muscle groups of the leg, foot, thigh and consequent difficulties in walking.

 

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