Sciatica is a condition that millions of people suffer from. It can cause severe pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. So why can the summer be a problem for flaring up people’s sciatica? Here are some factors that can contribute to...
Beyond the Pain Sciatica is a condition that affects the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. It is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the lower limbs to the spinal cord and brain. When the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or...
Coping with the Emotional Impacts of Sciatica Sciatica is a condition that affects the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back, through the hips and buttocks, and down each leg. Sciatica can cause a range of symptoms,...
If you have back pain that radiates from your back to your legs, you might have a condition called sciatica. Sciatica occurs when pain travels along the path of the sciatic nerve from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica is most...
Chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage are three natural healing techniques that can provide relief from sciatica pain. Acupuncture for sciatica Acupuncture is a nearly 3000 years old traditional healing practice widely used in China, and many western countries....
One of the easiest and simplest ways to manage your chronic sciatica is exercising and stretching. Exercises and stretches are a great way to increase muscular strength, improve flexibility and alleviate your sciatica. A prolonged period of inactivity is one of the...
