1. Sciatica.org, Find Help For Your Aching Back A resource of information on how to treat and cure your back pain. http://www.sciatica.org

HOME FAQ PAIN CHARTS PRESS ... REFERENCES Sciatica pain, weakness, numbness, and other discomfort along the path of the sciatic nerve often accompanies low back pain, which afflicts every adult from time to time, costing billions of dollars in healthcare and lost days of work. Low back pain and sciatica can baffle physicians and other medical professionals, arising without warning and continuing for long periods of time. Sciatica is a symptom of a problem at some point along the sciatic nerve rather than an ailment in and of itself. A herniated disc in the back, spinal stenosis and piriformis syndrome are medical disorders that can cause sciatica. Individuals who have sciatica are often crippled by it, and are driven to seek relief from conventional medical treatment, alternative therapies, and "miracle" cures. Our aim is to promote understanding for healthcare professionals and for the general public by providing access to basic scientific and practice information which may help with diagnostic and treatment decisions involving sciatica. We also perform research studies to learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this mysterious condition. DANGER SIGNS: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE IF YOU EXPERIENCE: LOSS OF CONTROL OF BOWEL OR BLADDER INCREASING WEAKNESS IN THE TRUNK, BUTTOCKS OR LEGS

2. Sciatica Exercises Exercises for treating back pain and leg pain from sciatica, a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis, by Spine http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/sciaex/sciaex01.html

Introduction Common causes Conservative care Surgery ... Anatomy Search Sciatica exercises Sciatica exercises overview Sciatica from a herniated disc Sciatica from spinal stenosis Sciatica from degenerative disc disease Sciatica from isthmic spondylolisthesis ... Hamstring stretching Related information Sciatica first aid Healing benefits of yoga for back pain What you need to know about sciatica How a physical therapist can help with exercise ... Tai Chi for posture and back pain Sciatica exercises Sciatica is a commonly used term for pain originating from the back that is felt along one of several nerve distributions in the buttock, hip, thigh, leg, ankle or foot. Sciatica involves compression or irritation of one or more nerves exiting the lower spine that make up the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve branches off as it travels down the lower extremity, and thus pain can be experienced along this route.

3. What You Need To Know About Sciatica sciatica information, including what causes sciatica and range of treatment options for sciatic nerve pain, by Spinehealth.com. Search. sciatica. http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/d_sciatica/sc01.html

Introduction Common causes Conservative care Surgery ... Anatomy Search Sciatica Overview of sciatica Causes of sciatica Treatments for sciatica Newsletter Sign up for our free educational newsletter. Spine animations Lumbar disc herniation Spinal stenosis Spondylolisthesis Related information Sciatica first aid Lumbar disc herniation Spinal stenosis Degenerative disc disease ... Sciatica and the sciatic nerve What you need to know about sciatica Overview of sciatica causes and symptoms Sciatica is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc (also referred to as a ruptured disc, pinched nerve, slipped disk, etc.). The problem is often diagnosed as a "radiculopathy"

4. Medinfo: Sciatica Medinfo s patient information on sciatica, the term given to pain down the leg, which is caused by irritation of the main nerve into the leg, the sciatic nerve http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/sciatica.html

index search health books site map Sciatica Sciatica is the term given to pain down the leg, which is caused by irritation of the main nerve into the leg, the sciatic nerve . This pain tends to be caused where the nerves pass through and emerge from the lower bones of the spine (lumbar vertebrae). Much of the advice regarding this condition is the same as that for low back pain Symptoms In sciatica, there is a pain down into the leg, which travels below the knee, and may involve the foot. There may be numbness and there may be weakness of the lower leg muscles. These symptoms may come on their own, but are often combined with low back pain . The order in which the symptoms appear may vary. Sometimes the back pain comes before the sciatica, and sometimes will follow. Red Flags As with low back pain, there is a group of features (the Red Flags ) which doctors use to highlight the need to act more quickly, because they may suggest a problem which is not as straightforward as simple back pain or sciatica. If you fit into one of these groups or are concerned, you should see your doctor soon: You are younger than 20 or older than 55 when you get the problem for the first time.

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6. Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Sciatica Patient Notes. sciatica. VOL 102 / NO 1 / JULY 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves in the bodyabout as big around as your finger. Pain from this nerve, called sciatica, may be felt from the hip to the big toe although low back pain often comes with it. Usually, sciatica affects only one side http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1997/07_97/pn_scia.htm

Patient Notes Sciatica VOL 102 / NO 1 / JULY 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves in the bodyabout as big around as your finger. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint, and go down the buttock and back of the leg to the foot. Pain from this nerve, called sciatica, may be felt from the hip to the big toe. What causes sciatica? Sometimes the nerve is pinched between vertebrae, or its passageways are narrowed by arthritis or swelling of a sprained ligament in the area, and it becomes irritated and tender. A disk (the cushion between the vertebrae) may bulge out of place and press on the nerve. Rarely, an abscess, blood clot, or growth may push on the nerve. At times, no exact cause is found, but a movement that is normally harmless (such as bending over) suddenly brings on violent pain. Is sciatica different from back pain? Yes, although low back pain often comes with it. Usually, sciatica affects only one side. Pain often radiates down the buttock or leg. It can range from a tingling, burning, pins-and-needles feeling to excruciating, shooting pain that makes standing up nearly impossible. Coughing, sneezing, and sitting make the pain worse. Your leg or foot may be numb or weak and have odd sensations in it. You may be unable to move your foot or bend your knee. What can I do for sciatica?

7. MedlinePlus: Sciatica Topics. sciatica. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • sciatica. You http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sciatica.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Sciatica Contents of this page: General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology Diagnosis/Symptoms Treatment ... Organizations Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Sciatica You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Back Pain Slipped Disk Bones, Joints and Muscles Brain and Nervous System ... Symptoms and Manifestations General/Overviews Sciatica (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Sciatica (Harvard Medical School, InteliHealth) Sciatica (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Anatomy/Physiology Spine (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Sciatica (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms Hip Problems (American Academy of Family Physicians) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Spine (Radiological Society of North America) Specific Conditions/Aspects Piriformis Syndrome (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary Treatment Low Back Surgery (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Genetics Common Genetic Risk Factor Identified for Lumbar Disk Disease (American Medical Association) Directories Find an Orthopaedist (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Spine Care Finder (North American Spine Society) Organizations American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Also available in: Spanish Health services in:

8. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sciatica sciatica. Definition Return to top. sciatica is a condition involving impaired movement and/or sensation in the leg, caused by damage to the sciatic nerve. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000686.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Sciatica Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Sciatic nerve Cauda equina Sciatic nerve damage Alternative names Return to top Neuropathy - sciatic nerve; Sciatic nerve dysfunction Definition Return to top Sciatica is a condition involving impaired movement and/or sensation in the leg, caused by damage to the sciatic nerve. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Sciatica is a form of peripheral neuropathy . It occurs when there is damage to the sciatic nerve, located in the back of the leg. This nerve controls the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg and provides sensation to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg and the sole of the foot. Incomplete damage to the sciatic nerve may appear identical to damage to one of the branches of the sciatic nerve ( tibial nerve dysfunction or common peroneal nerve dysfunction A problem in a single nerve group, such as the sciatic nerve, is classified as a

9. Back Surgery Better For Severe Sciatica And Spinal Stenosis Brief report on surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/mgh1996.htm

B ACK SURGERY BETTER FOR SEVERE SCIATICA AND SPINAL STENOSIS Surgical treatment for patients with certain types of lower back pain provides better relief than nonsurgical treatment, according to studies by researchers from the MGH, the Maine Medical Assessment Foundation and the University of Washington at Seattle. The studies, reported in the August Spine , looked at patients treated for two common causes of low back and leg pain sciatica, severe lower back pain that radiates into a leg, and spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the canal carrying the spinal cord that causes back and leg pain in the elderly. In both groups, surgically treated patients reported greater levels of improvement after one year than those treated by such nonsurgical means as rest, medication, exercise, physical therapy and spinal manipulation. Steven Atlas, MD, MPH, of the MGH Medical Practices Evaluation Center, was lead author of the reports. To the MGH Spine Surgery Homepage for more information on the treatment of spine disorders. Click on the Etherdome to return to the Neurosurgical Service homepage.

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11. Sciatica extremity and most commonly caused by protrusion of the intervertebral disk. sciatica may be treated as shown below Symptoms. 1.sciatica. 2.sciatica Pain. 3.Back Pain http://www.spineonline.com/topics/sciatica.html

The leader in herniated disc treatment! Home Incoming Patients Post Surgery Area Questions to Ask Your Doctor ... Out of Town Patients Tell A Friend Tell a friend about SpineOnline Questions Major surgery is not the only option for many patients with disc herniation. Call 800-956-6724. Send us a question sciatica A syndrome characterised by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and into the lower extremity along its posterior or lateral aspect and most commonly caused by prolapse of the intervertebral disk, the term is also used to refer to pain anywhere along the course of the sciatic nerve. Typically characterised by pain, numbness and/or weakness going from the back into the buttock and the lower extremity and most commonly caused by protrusion of the intervertebral disk. Sciatica may be treated as shown below: Small Endoscope or Open Spine Surgery Small Endoscope No Stitches needed since opening is so small (4 mm). More.. Endoscopic Discectomy Endoscopic Discectomy can provide an effective way to decompress and repair damaged discs without open surgery. More..

12. Bed Rest For Sciatica Is Just A Waste Of Time Bed rest for sciatica is just a waste of time. February 23, 1999. Add sciatica to the sorts of back pain that shouldn t keep you in bed. http://www.freep.com/news/health/qhfill23.htm

COLUMNISTS Susan Ager Desiree Cooper Brian Dickerson ... Rochelle Riley SECTIONS Today's stories Metro Wayne Oakland ... Place an ad (none) Bed rest for sciatica is just a waste of time February 23, 1999 Add sciatica to the sorts of back pain that shouldn't keep you in bed. A week or two in bed used to be routine treatment for any sort of aching back. But over the past 15 years, doctors have learned that many types of backaches get better just as fast if people go about their normal activities. Until now, that hadn't been tested with pain from the sciatic nerve pain that's usually limited to the buttocks and thigh but sometimes goes all the way down to the foot. Dr. Patrick C.A.J. Vroomen of Maastricht University Hospital in the Netherlands, where two weeks of bed rest is a common treatment for sciatica, reported his findings in last week's New England Journal of Medicine. Doctors randomly assigned 183 patients either to bed rest or "watchful waiting" getting up and about whenever possible without provoking pain. After two weeks, 70 percent of the 92 patients who got out of bed only to bathe or use the toilet felt better. So did 65 percent of those who were up and about. Within statistical error, those are the same results.

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14. AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet Sciatica sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy) may feel like a bad leg cramp that lasts for weeks before it goes away. You may have pain, especially when you sit, sneeze or cough. Youre most likely to get sciatica when youre 3050 years old http://www.orthoinfo.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=167&topcategory=Spine

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17. Study Links Genetic Mutation To Sciatica Risk CNN http://cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/conditions/04/11/back.pain.ap/index.html

18. CNN - Sciatica Patients May Not Benefit From Bed Rest, Study Says - February 10, CNN http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9902/10/sciatica.treatment/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD ASIANOW U.S. ... news quiz CNN WEB SITES: TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW MORE SERVICES: video on demand video archive audio on demand news email services ... pagenet DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback SITE GUIDES: help contents search FASTER ACCESS: europe japan WEB SERVICES: Sciatica patients may not benefit from bed rest, study says RELATED VIDEO CNN's Holly Firfer reports on research that takes a new look at sciatic nerve pain Windows Media February 10, 1999 Web posted at: 9:41 p.m. EST (0241 GMT) From Medical Correspondent Holly Firfer BOSTON (CNN) Those who have experienced sciatic nerve pain know that it can be excruciating and often debilitating, and doctors usually recommend a few days to a few weeks of bed rest to treat this fairly common injury. But now, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds saying in bed for weeks may be a waste of time. Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs coupled with a decrease in activity may be just as effective, researchers say. The sciatic nerve is actually a cluster of nerves that run from the lower back in the buttock area down the back of the leg.

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