Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A herniated disc can cause a pinched nerve, which leads to pain and weakness in your lower back.  A sedentary lifestyle and poor posture can increase your ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Experiencing a pinched nerve in your back can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily activities. It occurs when there’s too much pressure applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such ...

Back pain is among the most frequent reasons patients seek neurosurgery care with Cayuga Health. Although many patients attribute their back pain to a pinched nerve, the condition may be due to spinal ...

A pinched nerve isn’t a true medical term. It’s used to describe an injury to nerves that have been compressed, constricted, or stretched in some way. It’s often linked to pain in the neck or lower ...

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you have back pain, you are not alone! The CDC says 39% of adults have struggled with it in the last three months. But help is out there! 2 Wants To Know is asking the experts ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds. Epidural ...

Spinal problems refer to diseases or injuries that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis. They cause symptoms that include lower back pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. There are many types ...