What is Discogenic Lower Back Pain?

Between each vertebra of your spine sits a disc – a tough cushion that absorbs load and lets you bend and twist. “Discogenic” pain simply means pain that appears to come from one of these discs.

It often starts after lifting, bending or a sudden change in load, but can also build up gradually. Pain may be central in the lower back, or refer into the buttock or leg if a nearby nerve is irritated.