A herniated or bulging disc in the back can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a test typically recommended when you've experienced back pain symptoms for at least six weeks.

you probably have a herniated disc. This occurs when the discs or spongy cushions between the vertebrae become inflamed or rupture, caused by an accident or heavy lifting, and this obviously causes ...

Sciatic nerve pain (also called sciatica or lumbar radiculopathy) affects your lower back and can radiate ... to form the ...