A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. Also known as radicular back pain, this condition is typically caused by ...

Experiencing a pinched nerve in your back can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily activities. It occurs when there’s too much pressure applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such ...

UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.