Treatment for lumbar disc herniation depends on the severity of symptoms and whether there is nerve compression. It can range from conservative measures to surgical interventions.

Lumbar radiculopathy is pain and other neurological symptoms caused by pressure on a nerve root in your lower back. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatment.

L5-S1 consists of the last bone in the lumbar spine (low back), called L5, and the triangle-shaped bone under it, known as the sacrum. The sacrum is made of five fused bones—S1 is at the top.

Symptoms A pinched nerve in the lower back, often caused by a herniated or slipped disc or other condition mentioned earlier, can lead to various symptoms that can significantly impact daily life.

In spinal stenosis, the spine narrows and starts compressing the spinal cord. This process is typically gradual. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and surgery.

A slight dysfunction or damage (e.g. by compression) to a spinal nerve, or sometimes in the brain, can trigger symptoms in the corresponding dermatome. The nerves from the lumbar spine (low back ...

Foraminal stenosis is when a bony opening around a nerve root becomes clogged and presses on a nerve. Learn more about what causes this condition, what to expect, and more.