Lumbar radiculopathy, or sciatic neuritis, is a condition that usually results from a pinched nerve or a herniated disc, though other causes are possible. Typical symptoms are weakness, pain, numbness ...

When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...

Suffering from chronic low back pain, regardless of your age or health status, imposes a great deal of stress and inconvenience on everyday life. The condition is extremely prevalent in a range of ...

Your time in the driver’s seat can cause your lower back pain to flare up. Steps you can take to reduce irritation and relieve pain include adjusting your seat settings, using lumbar support, and ...

Shooting pain in your leg is often caused by problems in the lumbar spine that put pressure on nerves. Lumbar radiculopathy is often due to degenerative changes like disc herniation or stenosis, ...

If you’ve been spending more time seated in front of your computer than ever before, you might want to try a lumbar support pillow. Sitting down can put a lot of strain on the spine, and may cause ...

It’s now tempting to blame your aching back on Mom and Dad. Researchers have discovered an inheritable gene variation that may increase susceptibility to lumbar-disk disease, a common precursor of ...

Do you ever get low back pain after a long drive or a long day spent sitting at your desk? If so, you’re not alone: A 2015 study found that the rate of chronic, impairing low back pain more than ...

If your coworkers—or significant others, kids, and pets for you WFH-ers—are sick of hearing you stretch, fidget, and complain about your uncomfortable office chair all day everyday, it’s time to ...