All About Herniated Disc (PART 1)
Herniated, slipped, or ruptured discs are some of the most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica. Almost 60-80% of people will develop low back pain at some point during the course of their lives. The majority of these cases are caused by herniated discs. Herniated disc can be very painful, but they can […]
When Is Sciatica A Medical Emergency?
It is rare for sciatica to lead to a medical emergency, but there are times when the symptoms may lead to a serious injury. Immediate medical care should be performed when these sciatic symptoms are observed: Cauda Equina Syndrome If a person has lost his ability to control his bowel or bladder movement, its best […]
What You Need To Know: Anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve
The sciatic nerve, which is as big as our thumb, is considered the largest and longest single nerve in the human body. It starts in the lower spine where nerve roots exist in the bone gaps in the spinal cord and extends to the back of the legs and all the way down the toes. […]
