A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity.

A herniated or bulging disc in the back can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a test typically recommended ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a ...

Back pain related to disc issues, such as herniated or bulging discs, is one of the most common reasons people seek medical ...

A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring ...

Megan Bettor, 43, has been experiencing chronic back pain since her 20s. Here's how she finally found relief and her advice ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is any narrowing in the lumbar spinal canal or lateral recess. It can be developmental, congenital, or acquired. This article discusses acquired degenerative lumbar ...

Winter can take a toll on spine health, but staying active, maintaining a balanced diet, and adopting warming and ergonomic ...

Each level in the back is a different joint. L4-5 in your back is a joint just like your knee or your shoulder. Herniated discs are joint injuries. The most common cause of a herniated disc is a ...