###Human: What is the reason for numbness below my knee and toe? ###Assistant: Hello. Basically, it is a nerve pain due to compression at your lumbar spine. Usually, 90 to 95 % of patients respond to conservative management. Only 5 % of patients require surgery. The ailment basically you have has waxing and waning course. A few days back you had pain and now no pain. The treatment of this has two parts. First is the treatment of your current pain or numbness and the second part is to prevent pain to appear again.  Kindly answer these questions for me to decide the management. How much is your back pain now? How much distance you are able to walk comfortably? Is there any problem in urination like increased frequency or straining while urination? Are you able to walk on your toes and heels? Is there any numbness in the perineal region?