Back Pain
& Sciatica

Back pain is most commonly caused by lumbar muscle strains or sprains. Because of its role in supporting weight and its function in active movements associated with twisting and bending; the low back is especially vulnerable to muscle strains. Strains are caused when muscles are overstretched or torn, leading to inflammation and pain. 

Sciatica is a condition in which the sciatic nerve is compressed. The sciatic nerve starts in the low back at levels L4 to S3 of the spinal nerves. It passes through the pelvis before branching off into the tibial and peroneal nerves at the knee. Nerve root compression at various levels in the spine or inflammation in the sciatic nerve itself typically causes pain to radiate down the back or side of the leg.