Sciatic Nerve

The Sciatic Nerve begins in the lower back and runs all the way down the leg. The condition, sciatica, is the result of compression or irritation of the nerve. Common causes of sciatica include, but are not limited to spinal disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis.

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Sciatic Nerve Anatomy and Sciatica Symptoms

Sciatica has different effects depending on which nerve root it is affecting. The sciatic nerve roots are extremely sensitive, thus herniations or inflammation can easily irritate the nerves.

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Spinal Anatomy and its Effects on Types of Spinal Stenosis

Learn about spinal anatomy and how it affects and relates to different types of spinal stenosis, including foraminal stenosis, central stenosis and far lateral stenosis.

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Sciatic Nerve

Sciatic Nerve: A Large Nerve That Starts in the Lower Back

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Sciatic Nerve Anatomy and Sciatica Symptoms

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