A herniated disk, or slipped disk, in the lower back can cause back pain and other symptoms. Learn about the condition, including causes, treatments, and more.

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.

Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness. Seemingly ...

While slipped disc is the most common cause of sciatica, which accounts for more than 90% of cases, both can interfere with ...

All that being said - most back pain (even those related to herniated discs) - aren’t chemical in nature. It’s mechanical, meaning it stems from issues with mobility and movement patterns.

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, arm pain—these can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, it can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.

They run from your lower back down through your butt and into each leg (see the graphic, below). Your pain could be felt on either side of the body and, furthermore, is often misdiagnosed, says Dulak.