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Sciatica Pain
Sciatica pain is one of the most common forms of chronic back pain. Pain in the sciatic nerve sometimes means that there is a problem somewhere in the lumbar spine. This problem affects the spinal nerve roots that eventually send nerve signals to and from the sciatic nerve. Other times, sciatic nerve pain is a symptom of some form of psychological pain syndrome.
Sciatica
is characterized by several symptoms. The most common is pain starting in the lower back and radiating down one or both legs. There may also be associated neurological symptoms such as tingling, weakness, or numbness.

Sciatica Pain Causes
Sciatica is perhaps THE MOST COMMON FORM of lower back trouble. Sciatica affects each patient differently. Some patients have pain primarily in their lower back and buttocks. Other patients have pain in the upper legs or knees. Some patients experience the worst symptoms in their calves, ankles, or feet. The pain can be in the front, rear, or sides of the leg. There may be no pain in the lower back region at all…
The reason for this diversity of symptoms is due to the type and location of the nerve tissue that is being affected by the condition. Spinal nerve roots exit the spine throughout the lumbar spinal region. Depending on where the condition affects the nerve roots, will determine the specific symptoms experienced by the patient.
Sciatica Pain Conditions
* Herniated discs
are sometimes the cause of sciatic pain.
* Spinal Stenosis
in the lumbar spine can affect the spinal nerves.
* Spondylolisthesis
can rarely cause severe nerve compression leading to sciatica.
* Psychological Back Pain
is one of the most prevalent causes of sciatic nerve pain.
Psychological Sciatica Pain
Nerves are easily affected by
oxygen deprivation.
Many cases of sciatica are severe, yet there is no obvious physical reason for the symptoms. These cases are surely the results of a psychosomatic process. Other cases of sciatica are diagnosed as being caused by a
scapegoat condition.
These patients will most likely suffer for years due to their
misdiagnosed back pain.
Recommendation on Sciatica Pain
Almost ANY spinal condition in the lower back can cause sciatic nerve pain. It is a common manifestation of lumbar spinal nerve involvement. However, it is rare that these conditions will produce chronic pain that will last and last. Sciatica is one of the conditions that plague many patients for their entire lives. Cases with this profile are much more likely to be caused by a psychological process. Make sure that you don’t fall into a lifelong treatment agenda. If your pain continues despite treatment, make your doctor accountable. If your pain becomes
treatment resistant,
you might want to try
knowledge therapy
as an alternative cure to end your pain forever.
Sciatica Pain to Home page
11/1/06 Revised 5/29/07

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