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Sciatica

Sciatica is a general term used to describe radiating pain in the legs, caused by a nerve problem in the lower back. Sciatic pain (sciatic nerve pain) is often felt in combination with lower back pain. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It runs from the sacral back region down both legs. There are many branches that come off the main nerves, serving both sensory and motor functions of the buttocks, legs and feet.

For detailed information on sciatic nerve pain, please visit my Sciatica Site on the Cure Back Pain Network.

Sciatica

* Sciatic Pain

* Sciatic Nerve Pain

* Sciatic Symptoms

* Causes of Sciatic Pain

* Diagnosis of Sciatic Pain

* Sciatic Nerve Treatment

* Sciatic Surgery

* Sciatic Treatment

* Sciatic Therapy

* Sciatic Back Pain

* Chronic Sciatic Pain


Please learn more about the psychology of sciatic nerve pain.

The actual medical diagnosis of sciatic pain is called radiculopathy. This diagnosis means that there is some problem in the spine, compressing one or more of the radicular nerve roots. These nerve roots eventually come together to form the sciatic nerve.

Pinched Sciatic Nerve?

A common misconception about this condition is that something in the back is “pinching” the sciatic nerve directly. This is anatomically impossible, since the sciatic nerve does not actually meet the spine. Instead, nerve roots from the spine branch out and join up to form the sciatic nerve further down the body. It is the compression of one of these nerve roots, that causes the symptomatic effects on the sciatic nerve. This condition is commonly referred to as a pinched nerve.

Sciatica or Not?

True sciatic nerve syndrome is sourced from a spinal causation. However, there are other reasons for the sciatic nerve to experience pain and functional loss. There are 2 main conditions often mistaken for true sciatic nerve pain, since their symptoms are very similar:

* Piriformis Syndrome

* Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

There are many myths surrounding lower body radicular pain. This is why I always advise patients to learn the sciatic nerve facts.

Experience with Sciatic Pain

I suffered from sciatic pain and chronic lower back pain for many years. The sciatic pain symptoms got worse as I got older. It got to the point where my legs were tired, painful and weak most of the time. The only chance I had to be free of the sciatic pain symptoms, was when they were eclipsed by acute lower back pain. It is true! Sometimes my lower back pain was so severe, it actually completely overpowered the nagging sciatic nerve symptoms! The 2 problems working together made me a miserable person and made me fear for my future. I am so relieved to know that a remedy is available and I was lucky enough to find it.

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Sciatica to Back Pain Home 6/2/06 Revised 11/25/09


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