Lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common structural changes in the lower back and the most common cause of radiating pain, or sciatica, in the leg.
Hereditary risk factors for disc herniations were investigated in a study led by a University of Oulu research group, utilising data from FinnGen, the Estonian Biobank, and the UK Biobank. The study ...
Over time, this strain can cause chronic inflammation ... causing the pain to spread from the leg to the thigh, hips, and lower back. "In my clinic, the problem is often seen in the right leg ...
The good news is that back pain in children is rare compared to adults; the bad news is for parents worrying about this symptom. Back pain in kids is often due to minor strains or poor posture ...