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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Introduction
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Introduction
- Highlights
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
Introduction
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, 8 out of 10 people have some type of backache.
Back pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain develops suddenly and goes away within 6 weeks. Chronic pain can come on fast or slow, but it lasts longer than 3 months. Back pain can occur in any area of the back, but it is more common in the lower part, which supports most of the bo...
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Causes
...can cause impingement on the nerve root and trigger pain. Pain from spinal stenosis can occur in both legs, or can present as sciatica. Spinal stenosis occurs mostly in the elderly with... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Prognosis
...include:Dull back painWeakness or numbness in the buttocks, in the area between the legs, or in the inner thigh, backs of legs, or feet. May cause difficulty in standing or stumbling.An inability... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
...not affected by lifting a straight leg.)The doctor may measure the circumference of the calves and thighs to look for muscle deterioration.To test nerve function and reflexes, doctors will tap the... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy
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...decrease in blood flow. Symptoms include leg pain, numbness, cold legs or feet, and muscle pain in the thighs, calves or feet. Read more »Images
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