Pinched nerve in the lower back

Lumbar radiculopathy: causes, relief, and warning signs

Lumbar radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the lower spine is irritated or compressed, often by a herniated disk or age-related narrowing. It can cause pain that travels into a leg, with tingling, numbness, or weakness. Many cases improve without surgery, but new bladder, bowel, saddle-sensation, or rapidly worsening...