Sciatica |
Ciatica; Siatica |
Sciatica is a pain in the leg due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain generally goes from the back of the thigh to the back of the calf, and may also extend upward to the hip and down to the foot. In addition to pain, there may be numbness and difficulty moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side. Although sciatica is a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain, the true meaning of the term is often misunderstood. Sciatica is a set o ...
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Sciatica Articles
- Piriformis Syndrome Information Page
... Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve-the largest nerve in the body. The piriformis muscle is a narrow m...
Resources
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Sciatica (National Institutes of Health)

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