She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve, leading to pain, numbness ...

a trapped nerve or inflammation of the spine. In rare cases, it can be a sign of a broken bone, cancer or an infection. "Low back pain is prevalent because of seated work and sedentary lifestyles ...

Abdominal stretches, standing muscle stretches, hip exercises, and lunges may help reduce pressure on a compressed nerve ... the abdominal muscles and lower back. To do Cat-Cow Pose, a person ...