Ms And Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem, not a medical condition on its own.
Alternative Names
Neuropathy - sciatic nerve; Sciatic nerve dysfunction
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Sciatica occurs when there is pressure or damage to the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the spine and runs down the back of each leg. This nerve controls the...
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Sciatica is pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and it's branches. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body.... Read more »
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Sciatica
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Sciatica describes persistent pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through the buttock and into the... Read more »
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... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.niams.nih.gov -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases www.aaos.org -- American Academy of Orthopaedic... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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