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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Introduction
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Introduction
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- 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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Sciatica: What is it?
“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has... Read more »Referred Pain: Can it be treated by Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?
Leg pain, arm pain, and even headaches can all be referred from the facet joints in the spine. These small joints connect each vertebral body. Like other joints in the body, the facet joints can wear... 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 »Neurogenic Pain: Can it be treated with Epidural Steroid Injections?
...temporary symptom relief is the prospect of preventing chronic pain. Although unproven, the science behind the harmful effects of inflammation is a compelling argument to aggressively control... 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 »Images
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