A pioneer in minimally invasive surgery innovations, spine surgeon Michael Warren Cluck, MD, PhD, holds dual responsibilities as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Orthopedic Surgery and as the owner of his private practice, Valley Spine Care. At the Merced, California-based clinic, Michael Cluck, MD, PhD, treats neck and back disorders with a focus on pain control and management.

Symptoms of Back Problems Include;

Pain when walking or sitting
Sitting and walking can cause pain and increase already existing pain. .

Numbness & tingling in legs, feet or toes
Sensory changes, due to nerve compression, can manifest as numbness and/or tingling in legs and toes.

Radiating pain in the buttocks and leg(s)
Nerve pain can cause a stabbing or electric-shock sensation, throbbing, burning, shooting pain, or a sensation of pins and needles.

Hip and Knee Pain
Sometimes people will experience hip and knee pain which can be misdiagnosed as a hip or knee problem.

Back Pain
Arthritis and stenosis can cause a sore, stiff back that becomes more painful with sitting or standing.

Weakness in legs or feet
Weakness in the thighs and feet can be a symptoms of a back problem. Sometimes "foot drop" develops which is the inability to lift the foot.