03/02/2026
Back pain is common, and pain that travels into the leg can feel scary.
But here is the good news.
Leg symptoms do not automatically mean you have a disc injury or that you are stuck like this forever.
Sometimes it is neural tension.
Meaning the nerve is irritated and not sliding well as you move.
This carousel breaks down:
What neural tension is
How to try sciatic nerve flossing
When to use it
When to stop
How to tell nerve tension vs muscular tension
Save this so you have it the next time your back acts up.
Attribution for Slide 1 stat:
NIH NCBI. Back pain in the United States. “Up to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point during their lifetimes.”