A herniated disc can pinch a nerve, which causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. Diagnosing a pinched nerve involves your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic ...

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Whether you are experiencing lower back pain or leg numbness, or if you have a painful herniated disc, there is an “ultra minimally invasive” spine surgery option that uses even smaller incisions that ...

Steroid injections and physical therapy could not alleviate the patient’s neurologic symptoms. A 71-year-old woman presented to our pain-management practice with complaints of low-back pain as well as ...

Pain at the back side of the legs can involve hamstrings, sciatic nerve, calf muscles, or lower back nerves. It may be dull, pulling, burning, or sharp depending on the cause. If there is numbness, ...

There are numerous possible causes of lower back pain. In some cases, it may be due to a serious condition such as degenerative disk disease or cancer. Doctors can diagnose the cause of lower back ...

Peroneal nerve pain may occur from damage to the peroneal nerve in the leg. People can experience tingling, numbness, weakness, or a change in how they walk. The peroneal nerve, or the common fibular ...

If you experience lower back due to prolonged sitting, a Hyderabad doctor recommended a few things to do, including specific back exercises and reducing weight.