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Say sciatica and most people automatically know you’re talking about a radiating pain on one side of your body that can spread from the lower back all the way down to the lower leg, including the calf, foot, and toes.
Your spine runs the length of your back, from the top of your neck down to your tailbone. The vertebral bones and cushioning discs of your spine also house many nerves. These nerves refer sensory information up to your brain. Issues with your spine can put pressure on spinal nerves, leading to symptoms of back pain.
As many as a half million Americans suffer from spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spaces inside your spine and spinal canal.
Sports are good for your health and your body. However, sports can also put a strain on your body, especially your back. About 20% of all sports injuries involve the lower back or neck.
While your family or friends may think you’re a pain in the neck, many people experience true neck pain. Eighty percent of adults experience neck pain in their lifetime, and 20-50% suffer from it annually.