To understand sciatica, you first need to understand the low back. The sciatic nerve has its origins in the spinal cord and is formed by the nerve roots that branch off from the lumbar spine, the 5 lowest vertebrae in the spine. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back, through the buttock, then extends […]
A bout of lower back pain can range from a mild annoyance to a debilitating, chronic condition. Almost everyone will experience lower back pain at some point in their life, whether it be from heavy lifting, sleeping on an uncomfortable hotel mattress, or otherwise. As long as the pain is not from a serious injury, […]
Lower back pain is extremely common, and it makes sense as to why – the vertebrae in the lower back carry the brunt of our weight thanks to gravity. While it’s common to experience some lower back pain or soreness after heavy lifting or sitting for an extended period of time, the pain sometimes becomes […]
