Sciatica

What You Need to Know About Sciatica

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

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Sciatic Nerve Anatomy

cmaynard — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:45:01 -0700

The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest single nerve in the human body, about as big around as a thumb at its largest point. The nerve originates in the lower spine as nerve roots exit the spinal cord (through the bones in the spine), and extends all the way down the back of the leg to the toes.

The Truth About Sciatica: Genetics, Low Back Problems, Piriformis, Arthritis, and More

Ben Parr — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:47:00 -0700

Truth: The sciatic nerve runs from the low back down to the toes

The sciatic nerve is located in front of the piriformis muscle (deep in the rear), including the lowest two nerves that exit from the lower spine (L4 and L5) and the first three sacral nerves (S1, S2 and S3). Each of the nerves has two branches, one on each side of the spine. The root of each nerve exits the spine between two vertebra in the low back, travels down the back of each leg, and branches out to the leg and into each foot.

Sciatica First Aid: Exercise for Long-term Pain Relief

Ben Parr — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:42:22 -0700

Once pain control for sciatica has been achieved, gentle stretching of the affected area, and low-impact exercise, (such as walking two to three miles) will help bring healing nutrients to the affected area and help to restore function.

As with any back treatment, care should be taken to not further aggravate the situation. It is always advisable to consult with a doctor with any questions or concerns that may arise during the course of care.

¿Es Mi Dolor Ciática o Algo Más?

Ellen — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:52:46 -0700

Ciática--doler a lo largo del nervio sciatic grande que funciona de la parte posteriora más baja abajo de la parte posteriora de cada pierna--es una forma relativamente común de dolor de espalda y de dolor de la pierna. Sin embargo, la ciática del término se emplea mal a menudo, y los pacientes pueden intentar uno mismo-diagnosticar y uno mismo-tratan la causa incorrecta de su ciática o pueden realmente no tener ciática. Este boletín de noticias revienta algunos de los mitos comunes sobre ciática y da una descripción de sus síntomas, causas y opciones del tratamiento.

Tratamiento de la Ciática

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:24:30 -0800

Para la mayoría de la gente, las buenas noticias son que la ciática conseguirá generalmente mejor en sus la propia, y el proceso curativo toma generalmente solamente algunos días o semanas. Total, la mayoría extensa de episodios del dolor de la Sciatica cura dentro de una duración de seis a doce semanas. Sin embargo, las llamaradas ocasionales del dolor sciatic del nervio pueden ser una indicación de una condición que deba ser manejada de modo que no consiga en un cierto plazo peor.

Síntomas y Causas de la Ciática

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:20:10 -0800

Para alguna gente, el dolor de la ciática puede ser severo y debilitante. Para otros, los síntomas de la ciática pudieron ser infrecuentes e irritantes, pero tienen el potencial de conseguir peores. Generalmente, la ciática afecta solamente a un lado del cuerpo más bajo, y el dolor irradia a menudo de la parte posteriora más baja completamente la parte posteriora del muslo y abajo a través de la pierna. Dependiendo de donde se afecta el nervio sciatic, el dolor y otros síntomas de la ciática pueden también irradiar al pie o a los dedos del pie.

Qué Necesitas Saber sobre Ciática

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:12:41 -0800

Dolor de la ciática

La ciática del término describe los síntomas del dolor y posiblemente de zumbar de la pierna, el entumecimiento o la debilidad que viajan del de espalda a través de la nalga y traga el nervio sciatic grande en la parte posteriora de la pierna.

Cirugía de la Ciática

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:06:11 -0800

Si el dolor de la ciática es severo y no ha conseguido mejor en el plazo de seis a doce semanas, es generalmente razonable considerar cirugía de la espina dorsal. Dependiendo de la causa y de la duración del dolor de la ciática, uno de dos procedimientos quirúrgicos será considerado típicamente: un microdecompression (microdiscectomy) o una descompresión abierta (laminectomy lumbar).

Causas de la Ciática

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:51:00 -0800

La ciática refiere a un sistema de los síntomas que son causados generalmente por un problema en la parte posteriora más baja llamada radiculopathy-cuando se comprime o se irrita una raíz del nervio que conecta con el nervio sciatic. Los problemas de espalda comunes y otras condiciones espinales que pueden causar la ciática incluyen:

Sciatica: Surgeon Viewpoint

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Based on the studies history and physical exam, this would not be a good patient for a surgical candidate. The MRI scan does not show much in the way of any nerve root pinching from either a disc herniation or stenosis. Although the L5-S1 axial scans are not shown, this scan also does not show any nerve root pinching. He actually has quite a patent canal. Also his pain is both when sitting and standing, and stenotic pain is usually just with prolonged standing or walking. Lastly, the epidurals helped a bit, but not dramatically.

Sciatic Nerve Anatomy and Sciatica Symptoms

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

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Sciatica Surgery

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

If the sciatica pain is severe and has not gotten better within six to twelve weeks, it is generally reasonable to consider spine surgery. Depending on the cause and the duration of the sciatica pain, one of two surgical procedures will typically be considered: a microdecompression (microdiscectomy) or an open decompression (lumbar laminectomy).

Myths About Sciatica Treatment Options

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Patients who have sciatica are best served by a treatment plan that is individualized based on the patient’s symptoms, diagnosis and response to various treatments. The process of finding relief from low back pain and leg pain associated with sciatica can often require some trial and error. Some patients may find certain treatments more effective than others.

Sciatica: Chiropractor Viewpoint

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

The gentleman appears to be experiencing pain from nerve root compression at L5-S1. A MRI performed in August of 2000 confirms a disc herniation at the L5-S1 and at L4-L5. Specific information is not given regarding nerve root compression/central or lateral recess stenosis.

Sciatica Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Sciatica: Case Study from a Physiatrist's Viewpoint

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

The patient is a 64-year-old with a three-year history of right leg pain from sciatica.

Is My Pain Sciatica or Something Else?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Sciatica--pain along the large sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg--is a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain. However, the term sciatica is often misused, and patients may try to self-diagnose and self-treat the wrong cause of their sciatica or they may not actually have sciatica.

This newsletter busts some of the common myths about sciatica and gives an overview of its symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Sciatica Causes

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Sciatica First Aid

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

The term sciatica (sometimes misspelled "ciatica" or "siatica") is used to describe pain that radiates down the course of the sciatic nerve, which starts from each side of the lower back, extends down the back of the thigh, and into the foot.

Sciatica and the Sciatic Nerve

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Sciatica Symptoms

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

For some people, sciatica pain can be severe and debilitating. For others, the sciatica symptoms might be infrequent and irritating, but have the potential to get worse. Usually, sciatica only affects one side of the lower body, and the pain often radiates from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg.

The Truth About Sciatica

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Understanding the true nature of sciatica

The term sciatica is oftentimes used incorrectly to explain leg pain, low back pain and other sciatica symptoms. It's a condition so widespread that many people think they can self-treat it or just follow another person's advice for how to relieve the pain.

Sciatica - Multi-Specialty Case Review

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Chief complaint

Intensifying right leg pain with walking.

History of present illness

Patient is 64 years old, 6 feet tall and 200 pounds and has enjoyed very good health throughout most of his life with a mildly active lifestyle and a high stress job. A previous MRI of the cervical spine showed left C5-6 disc herniation from 1995 that was treated conservatively and is no longer symptomatic.

Piriformis Syndrome - Another Irritation to the Sciatic Nerve

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:39 -0800

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve and causes pain in the rear and may cause pain along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain). Piriformis syndrome is most common among women, and is thought to be common among active individuals (such as runners and walkers).

Diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:39 -0800

There is no simple diagnostic test for piriformis syndrome causing irritation of the sciatic nerve. The condition is primarily diagnosed on the basis of the patient’s symptoms and on a physical exam.

Symptoms of piriformis syndrome
Most commonly, patients describe acute tenderness in the rear and sciatica-like pain down the back of the leg. Typical symptoms of piriformis syndrome may include:

Comprehensive Management of Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:39 -0800

Depending on the severity of the patient’s sciatica-type pain and other symptoms, a number of treatment options may be recommended by a health care professional. A comprehensive approach to managing pain along the sciatic nerve from piriformis syndrome may include a combination of: