Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is affected and causes pain, in the lower back as well as the back of the buttocks, legs and feet. The causes of sciatica are piriformis syndrome, herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Although there are many different...
Many people that experience pain in their back or lower extremities will talk about it coming from the sciatic nerve. This may come from a diagnosis from their doctor, or may just be a guess on their part based on where the pains are located. In spite of this, many...
Determining the exact cause of lower back pain can be difficult, but not impossible. There are many sources of pain in the back, and understanding the structure of the spine, muscle and ligament system is the first step. The next step, of course, is determining a...
Using the latest low back pain guidelines from the American Pain Society (APS) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) as a key reference, this visual and textual overview of the condition explains: Types of low back pain Causes and risk factors Signs and...
There are many reasons why people suffer left lower back pain. Exercising too much or repetitive lifting of heavy objects can lead to muscle strain in this area. Poor posture and obesity also adds strain to the left lower back. Wear and tear on the back as well as... 