Depending on where the spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged, the symptoms can vary widely, from pain to paralysis to incontinence. Spinal cord injuries are described at various levels of ...

Herniated discs are ruptures of the vertebral ligaments that cause disc material to push into the spinal canal. These can compress, or pinch, the nerve roots. A herniated disc affects the spinal ...

Herniated discs and spinal stenosis are the most common causes of a pinched nerve in the lower back. Other conditions like ...

often due to a herniated disc or bone overgrowth putting pressure on the nerve roots in the lumbar spine. According to Dr Berg, the sciatic nerve is "the longest and largest nerve in the body ...

A 34-year-old gentleman, who presented with severe back pain and radiating right leg pain that left him unable to walk, has ...

Sitting or standing with an incorrect posture for extended periods puts unnecessary stress on the body, which may damage the spine and muscles, leading to a pinched nerve. Using cushions ...

Shingles can cause intercostal neuralgia by leading to inflammation in the spinal nerve roots. Pregnant people can sometimes develop intercostal neuralgia. This is because pregnancy involves ...