What causes lower back pain to radiate down the right leg?

What causes lower back pain to radiate down the right leg?

1. Introduction Lower back pain that radiates down the right leg is most frequently caused by lumbar radiculopathy, a condition widely known as sciatica. This symptom profile typically arises when a herniated intervertebral disc, a degenerative bone spur, or spinal stenosis mechanically compresses and inflames the nerve roots exiting the lower spine. Prompt clinical evaluation … Read more