Sciatica is pain that radiates from your lower spine to the hip and/or leg due to pressure on your sciatic nerve. This pain radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve—the longest and widest single nerve in the body. Read the articles here to learn about the condition and how to manage the pain that accompanies it.
Sciatica: Treatment and Management
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There’s a good chance self-care and home remedies will help you recover from the pain of sciatica. Getting yourself moving is key.
Sciatica: Diagnosis and Tests
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To investigate a possible diagnosis for sciatica, your doctor will administer a physical examination. Your doctor might order one or more imaging tests.
Sciatica: Symptoms and Types
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With sciatica symptoms, the classic symptom is pain radiating from your lower spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg.
Sciatica: Overview and Facts
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If you have been diagnosed with sciatica (also known as lumbar radiculopathy), you know the pain sometimes can feel paralyzing.
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