Category: sciatica

Treatment for sciatica — pain that occurs along the sciatic nerve because of compression — generally starts with home remedies such as stretching, and, if it doesn’t clear up on its own, progresses to other approaches, such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and, as a last resort, surgical interventions. According to Shideh Chinichian, MD, a… Continue reading Sciatica Treatments and Home Remedies

Treatment for sciatica — pain that occurs along the sciatic nerve because of compression — generally starts with home remedies such as stretching, and, if it doesn’t clear up on its own, progresses to other approaches, such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and, as a last resort, surgical interventions. According to Shideh Chinichian, MD, a… Continue reading Sciatica Treatments and Home Remedies

Sciatic pain can be relatively straightforward to identify because it runs along the sciatic nerve — and the pain can be unlike anything you have ever felt. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the body, running from the lower back, through the hip area and down each leg all the way… Continue reading Sciatica Symptoms and Diagnosis

Pregnant women may enjoy many of the aspects of carrying a child. But if they experience sciatica, it typically is not part of the pregnancy they want to remember. It’s been estimated that about 50 percent of pregnant women will experience some sort of lower back pain during the pregnancy or shortly after giving birth,… Continue reading Sciatica During Pregnancy

Sciatica is pain or numbness anywhere along the sciatic nerve — which runs from the lower spine, through the buttocks, and down the backs of the legs — caused by compression of the nerve. The pain of sciatica can range from mild to excruciating, but in most cases it’s self-limiting, meaning it goes away on… Continue reading 9 Myths About Sciatica