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. […]
What You Need To Know: Sciatica and the Sciatic Nerve
The largest single nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve which runs from each side of the lower spine to the buttock and into the back of the thigh to the foot. The sciatic nerve has an important role since it connects the spinal cord to the leg and foot muscles. Sciatica or […]
How Exercise Provides Sciatica Relief
Part of the recommended treatment for sciatica includes a progressive exercise program that targets the underlying cause of pain. Sciatica exercises are programmed to reduce pain and condition the body to prevent the pain from coming back. Patients may go to a physical therapist, chiropractor, physiatrist, certified athletic trainer, or a spin specialist to educate […]
Sciatica FAQs
Where does sciatica pain come from? Sciatica pain may be caused by any of the following: bulging disc, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumor, spinal infection, spondylolisthesis, trauma, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, or pregnancy. Any of the conditions stated above have the tendency to create pressure on the sciatic nerve or related nerve roots […]
Are You At Risk Of Sciatica?
A human spine is made up of 33 bone segments that are referred to as vertebrae. The vertical vertebrae are connected through ligaments that are attached to the muscles by tendons. Between each vertebra are gel-like cushions called intervertebral discs. These discs are made up of nucleus pulosus – a semi-fluid matter – which is […]
Sciatica and Surgery
Sciatica surgery involves removing disc herniation, which causes the pain associated with the said affliction. Treating sciatica primarily aims to ease any leg pain and other related symptoms. If conservative care fails to elevate the pain, then surgical discectomy may provide the effective relief for many sciatica cases. Though further studies need to be conducted […]
Sciatica Diagnosis and Prognosis
Diagnosing sciatica is largely based on taking a patient’s history and making him an undergo physical examination. The patient will be advised to do diagnostic imaging to reveal any infection or malignancies when there are “red flags” or indications that other underlying diseases may be the cause for a person’s sciatica. Patients who have persistent […]
Sciatica Facts and Figures
Many people become afflicted with sciatica. Patients who have sciatica report some sort of radiating pain in the leg and difficulty in moving the affected area. Some patients undergo primary care treatment, while some may be referred to secondary care leading to surgical procedures. Lumbosacral radicular syndrome, ischias, nerve root pain, and nerve root entrapment […]
