The syndrome is generally defined as a group of symptoms or signs that regulary occur together. Cauda equina syndrome (CES) affetcs a group of root nerves called Cauda equina (lat. Pony tail). These nerves are located at the lower end of the spine in the lumbosacral part of the body. They send and also receive messages for pelvis, legs and feet. Trauma, excessive strains, violent injuries and some deseases and conditions ( hernation of the disc) can result with compression of the root of this nerve. There is severe pain in the lower part of the back, loss or change of sensation in the legs, buttocks and can also result with difficulty in urinating. Surgical treatment must be performed quickly to prevent permanent damage such as leg paralysis, bladder and bowel dysfuncion, sexual function or other problems. This syndrome has a significant effect on people – physically and emotionally, especially if it is chronic. Often, people with CES may no longer go to work because of the severe problems with pain, social problems, weaknes in motor and sensor skills that can be fully or partialy lost. Loss of bladder and bowel control can be extremly disturbing and has a very negative impact on social life, work and relationships. Nurse interventions should be geared towards providing supportive, emotional support with education about the syndrome and how to improve the quality of life, reduce pain; also in interventions they should oberve such patients and assist with the implementation of the activities. CES occurs more often in adults then in children. Men are more likely to be ill from this syndrome than women. Middle age is also a significant risk factor as this age population is more likely to develop problems with herniated disc.