Sciatica, a condition of the lumbar spine, is often caused by pinching of the sciatic nerve. Left untreated, it can lead to sciatic nerve damage, but sciatica and its associated symptoms can be ...

December 4, 2009 (Chicago, Illinois) — Minimally invasive percutaneous disc decompression trumped traditional conservative treatment for painful herniated discs in this first-ever randomized ...

If you’ve been struggling with pain in your lower back and spine, there’s a chance it’s sciatica. This type of pain is often chronic and incredibly challenging to treat, leading to difficulty with ...

Sciatica can cause knee pain and pain anywhere else along the sciatic nerve, due to compression, damage, or nerve irritation. Treatment includes medications and lifestyle changes. The sciatic nerve ...

Sciatica is pain that starts in your lower back and shoots down through your legs. It usually happens when something, such as a herniated disk or bone spur, presses on your sciatic nerve. You might ...

Sciatica pain can flare up and resolve periodically. If a flare-up is severe or lasts longer than a week of home care, a doctor may recommend treatment, including physical therapy. Sciatica is a pain ...

Most cases of sciatica last for up to 6 weeks, but it can last for longer. Sciatica is a condition that occurs when a person’s sciatic nerve becomes irritated, leading to pain along the back of one ...

Massage therapy may help release tense muscles, thereby reducing pressure on your sciatic nerve. You can choose from a variety of massages, like deep tissue massage or Swedish massage. Sciatica can ...