Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. Also known as radicular ...

Discover 12 common causes of mid back tingling from muscle tension to nerve issues. Learn what triggers this sensation and when to seek medical help.

A foraminotomy is surgery to widen nerve openings in the spine to relieve pain and pressure. Read about the procedure, recovery, outlook, and risks.

Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has emerged as a pivotal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique for the assessment of microstructural changes in nerve roots affected by lumbar disc herniation ...