Spine Blogs

Lumbar Radiculopathy at L4: Symptoms and Signs

When the L4 nerve root is affected, patients often report lower back pain that radiates down the inner thigh and into the shin. Muscle weakness in the quadriceps and trouble...

Lumbar Radiculopathy at L3: Signs and Symptoms

Radiculopathy at the L3 level presents with lower back pain that extends to the front of the thigh and possibly the knee. Patients may also experience difficulty in straightening the...

Lumbar Radiculopathy at L2: Symptoms and Treatment

The L2 nerve root is responsible for motor and sensory functions in the upper thigh and hip region. When this nerve is compressed, patients may feel lower back pain that...

Lumbar Radiculopathy at L1: Symptoms and Treatment

Lumbar radiculopathy at the L1 nerve root is relatively rare but can produce specific lower back symptoms. Compression or irritation of this nerve may cause pain in the upper lumbar...

How Poor Posture Can Affect the Lumbar Spine

Poor posture places unnecessary stress on the lumbar spine, leading to muscular imbalances and mechanical strain over time. Sitting for long periods with a rounded back or standing with an...

Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back

A pinched nerve in the lower back happens when nearby tissues—such as herniated discs or bone spurs—compress a nerve root in the lumbar spine. This compression can lead to symptoms...

Understanding Lower Back Osteoarthritis and Lower Back Pain

Osteoarthritis in the lower back is a degenerative joint disease that causes cartilage breakdown in the lumbar spine. As cartilage wears down over time, bones in the lower back may...

Lumbar Muscle Strain

A lumbar muscle strain occurs when the muscles in the lower back are overstretched or torn, often due to improper lifting, sudden movements, or repetitive use. This type of injury...

Lumbar Neurological Claudication

Lumbar neurological claudication is a condition often caused by spinal stenosis, where the narrowing of the spinal canal compresses the nerves in the lower back. This compression leads to pain,...

Lumbar Myopathy

Lumbar myopathy is a rare but serious condition involving muscle dysfunction or weakness in the lower back due to nerve or metabolic issues. It may be caused by chronic nerve...

Lower Back Pain from Sleeping Wrong

Improper sleeping posture or mattress support can lead to lower back pain by placing the lumbar spine in awkward positions for extended periods. Sleeping on a mattress that’s too soft...

Lumbar Spondylolytic Spondylolisthesis

Lumbar spondylolytic spondylolisthesis occurs when a defect in a vertebral bone, usually from stress fracture or genetic weakness, leads to one vertebra slipping forward over another. This slippage can irritate...

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