What is Cauda Equina Syndrome? Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a serious condition that occurs due to the compression of the nerves and nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord.The cauda equina contains the nerve roots of the lumbar [1-5] and the ...

The cauda equina is a bundle of nerve roots communicating with your brain. If it becomes squeezed, you can develop cauda equina syndrome (CES). You may need surgery, physical therapy, or medications. The cauda equina, Latin for “horse’s tail,” sits ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These nerves are responsible for moving food through the ...