In a study reported in the journal Orthopedics, 650 people were examined for low back pain or sciatica. About 25% had reported an episode of sciatica in the past 6 months of the study. This shows how common sciatica really is. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a term used to describe pain in the buttock
Category Archives: Sciatica Pain
3 Dec, 2020
Features of Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates from the back, deep into the buttock and down into the back of the leg. This is generally caused by compression and irritation to the sciatic nerve. Sciatica generally develops over time due to repetitive postures or physical activity; for example individuals who do a lot of sitting are
14 Feb, 2020
Sciatica: Discomfort in Our Backside
Sciatica is a very common condition that affects 10% of the population. While sciatica can literally be a pain in the backside, it doesn’t have to stay with you. Simple strategies and seeing the right physical therapist early can make a big difference in quickly healing and returning to the pain free activities you love.
12 Dec, 2019
Sciatica and Its’ Solution
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is nerve pain affecting the lower extremity, caused by irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve provides motor and sensory feedback to and from the lower extremity. It is the largest nerve in the body, and begins from nerve roots in the lumbar spine and extends through the
23 Sep, 2019
3 Indicators to See a Physical Therapist for Sciatica
Sciatic nerves run from either side of our lower back down to each of our legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of our sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require medical attention. Yet
6 Jul, 2019
Do I Have Sciatica?
You have probably heard the term sciatica, and have probably thrown it around without having a true understanding of what it is and what is actually causing the symptoms you are experiencing. What is True Sciatica? True sciatica is actually an anatomical anomaly where the sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis (small muscle in the
9 May, 2019
Sciatica Can Make Walking Difficult
Sciatica can make daily activities like simply walking and sitting difficult and painful. Sciatica is a very common condition that affects 10% of the population. However, many more people suffer with sciatica-like symptoms from low back pain to numbness in the leg. You may have Sciatica if you are experiencing the following: Tenderness to the deep gluteus
19 Dec, 2019
What REALLY is Sciatica?
Have you ever heard of sciatica? It’s quite for a patient to come into the clinic saying they are suffering from sciatica. However, in most cases, this is NOT actually what’s going on with them. The term sciatica tends to be thrown around and not many people have a true understanding what it is and
23 Feb, 2016
4 Ways to Quickly Relieve Sciatica
Sciatica is a very common condition that affects 10% of the population. However, many more people suffer with sciatica-like symptoms from low back pain to numbness in the leg. These symptoms can be signs of other back problems such as mechanical low back pain or even herniated discs. How do you know if you have sciatica? Tenderness to
