Radicular syndrome is a collection of problems related to the spinal nerve roots. This condition often causes symptoms such as pain, numbness or weakness of muscle groups depending on the location of the nerve roots. The most common causes and locations are compression and in the lumbar region.

Lumbar syndrome has two component syndromes including spinal syndrome and nerve root syndrome. Examination of lumbar syndrome is a method performed to detect symptoms of the above two syndromes, thereby making a definitive diagnosis.