Sciatica is a condition rather than a disease which has been caused by other conditions which are affecting the health of a person. There are three primary causes for a person to suffer from sciatica namely a herniated disc, piriformis syndrome or spinal stenosis. However there are ways of treating sciatica without a person having to resort to using medications that their doctor...

If you have ever suffered from Sciatica or Sciatic Nerve problems you will know how uncomfortable and painful this condition can be. Sitting to eat dinner, driving the car, even sleeping can be greatly affected by sciatic pain and unlike many other joint or muscle problems it is simply not possible to isolate and immobilize the affected area until your body has had a chance to heal itself but if...

Many people think of sciatica, symptoms of which include pain down the leg, some numbness and weakness of the limbs as just another case of lower back pain and believe that with sufficient rest, the pain will go away. However, sciatica is a little more serious than that. Occasionally, the sciatic nerve roots - which start at the base of the spine and stretch all the way to the feet through the...

Sciatica is a general term for pain originating from the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a disorder that causes mild to sharp and sometimes excruciating pain. Patients have described sciatic pain as mildly disturbing to burning, aching, deep, and similar to a sudden bolt of lightning. Sciatic nerve pain travels from the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the leg. Leg pain is...

Many people live with back pain in one form or another. Fortunately, there is some hope for those who are suffering with it. With discipline and the desire to feel better, exercising for sciatica can bring some relief and some people claim healing. The quality of life decreases dramatically, family life suffers, and sometimes a feeling of hopelessness and depression can overwhelm the sufferer...