National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Practice Test

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by nerve entrapment in the lower back region?

Facet syndrome
Sciatica
Herniated disc
Spinal stenosis

The correct answer is: Facet syndrome

The condition characterized by nerve entrapment in the lower back region is sciatica. Sciatica is specifically associated with the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which can occur due to several underlying causes, including a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Facet syndrome, while associated with pain and dysfunction in the lower back, primarily involves the facet joints rather than direct nerve entrapment. A herniated disc can lead to sciatica when the disc material protrudes and compresses the nerve roots. Spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of the spinal canal, potentially leading to nerve compression as well, but it does not only pertain to the lower back. Sciatica is distinct because it specifically denotes the consequences of nerve entrapment in the lower back, often resulting in symptoms that radiate down the leg.