What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a medical term used to explain symptoms that develop when the Sciatic nerve is compromised. Pseudo sciatica, which is the most common, occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the Piriformis (bum) muscle. True sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerve roots is compressed when it exits the spinal column. Symptoms of Sciatica Regardless of the type...

What is Sciatica? The longest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. It divides into the tibial and peroneal nerves at the level of your knees. The sciatic nerve controls many of the muscles in your lower legs and provides feeling to your thighs, legs and feet. The term sciatica refers to pain that...

For those of us who have suffered from a pinched nerve, we realize exactly how inconvenient and painful it can be. A pinched nerve can occur at almost any part of the body where a nerve is present and may occur as a result of bone or cartilage pressing against the nerve itself. Although pinched nerve pain is often associated with back problems, it is possible for the pain to occur in many...

Sciatica pain relief in a few simple and very easy steps. If you know what to do, and most importantly, what to target, sciatica pain relief can be simple, easy and quick. I get two common questions in my practice about sciatica. If you know the answers to these will help you getting directions to solving your back problems. Although back pain may be a pretty complex issue it...

Are you one of the millions of people who experience nerve pain from sciatica? If so, you know how painful this condition can be. Sciatica pain actually refers to the pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. This pain is typically felt in the buttocks, down the legs, and in upper thighs. The interesting thing about SNP is that it is not a diagnosis, but a symptom of another problem,...