Cauda Equina Syndrome
From the plain-English glossary.
Definition
Rare emergency compression of the nerve bundle below the spinal cord: saddle numbness, bladder/bowel changes, progressive leg weakness. ER — immediately.
Why it matters to you
It's the one back-pain emergency everyone should memorize. Hours matter for outcomes.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
Related terms
In pain right now? Acute patients get priority scheduling. Call and tell us what’s going on — same-week appointments are usually available.
☎ (775) 829-7575One Call Starts It.
Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–5 · Tue/Thu 2–5 · Fri 9–1 · 294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 28