{"id":400,"date":"2021-02-12T09:45:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T09:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/blog\/?p=400"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T11:10:31","slug":"back-pain-caused-by-a-pinched-nerve-or-degenerated-disc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/blog\/back-pain-caused-by-a-pinched-nerve-or-degenerated-disc\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Pain Caused by a Pinched Nerve or Degenerated Disc?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/blog\/most-common-queries-about-back-pain-dr-jwalant-s-mehta\/\"><strong>symptoms of back pain<\/strong><\/a> and you have done a basic google search then the question that would arise in your mind would be \u2018is it because of a pinched nerve or do I have a degenerative disc disease?\u2019 This article will provide answers to all your queries related to back pain with an emphasis on <strong>spinal stenosis<\/strong>. It will also recommend a leading <strong>back pain specialist <\/strong>so that you not only know the exact reason behind your discomfort but who to approach in order to get it treated.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Lumbar radiculopathy or a pinched nerve in the <strong>lower back<\/strong> happens when there is undue pressure on the nerves near the last five vertebrae in the lower back. It is a condition that causes discomfort and is detrimental to your daily functioning.<\/p>\n<h3>Causes:<\/h3>\n<p>Lumbar radiculopathy can occur due to a number of causes. Some of them include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal injury<\/li>\n<li>Spinal trauma<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spinal stenosis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Slip disc<\/li>\n<li>Bulged disc<\/li>\n<li>Rheumatoid arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Nerve degeneration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Treatment Options:<\/h3>\n<p>Pinched nerves in the lower back can be treated by consuming pain medication, physiotherapy, lifestyle adjustments, and mild exercises. Other options include minor surgeries or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/para-spiral-injections.php\">spinal injections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of pinched nerve in lower back:<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a nerve in your back that is pitched then you will experience the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sciatica is the name assigned to a pain that radiates into your limbs. It is either a combination of numbness and a tingling sensation or persisting pain. It also includes severe pain, weakness, and spasms. It further includes:<\/li>\n<li>Lower back pain<\/li>\n<li>Hip pain<\/li>\n<li>Leg pain<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the buttocks<\/li>\n<li>Pain in ankles and feet<\/li>\n<li>Loss or slowing down of reflexes<\/li>\n<li>Decreased functionality<\/li>\n<li>Muscle spasms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Degenerated Disc Explained<strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Degenerated disc disease happens due to wear and tear of a spinal disc. The symptoms do not necessarily worsen with age, they worsen due to wear and tear. It is characterized by a constant, radiating pain that is persistent, bearable, and yet quite uncomfortable. It also includes occasional episodes of extreme pain. It is less a disease and more a natural consequence of age. One should not worry too much about having this condition since it does not cause any significant debilitation or disability in the long term<\/p>\n<h3>Pinched nerve in back treatment:<\/h3>\n<p>Treatment options for a degenerated disc are easy and non-invasive. It can be treated by accommodating certain changes in your habits and through over the counter medications as well as ointments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mehtaspine.co.uk\/introduction-to-dr.-jwalant-mehta.php\">Birmingham, Dr. Jwalant S Mehta<\/a> is a spinal surgeon and a medical consultant who specializes in spinal deformity corrections. He has a wealth of experience in treating children as well as adults and is a part of various medical boards and committees. He is not only a practicing, experienced doctor but a researcher who has actively contributed towards generating knowledge related to the spinal system. 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