Sciatica
Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that travel down the low back via the sciatic nerve in the back of the leg. Sciatica (sometimes described as radiculopathy) is a description of symptoms, it is NOT a diagnosis.
What causes Sciatica?
Facts About Sciatica Treatments
Nonsurgical Treatments for Sciatica
The goals of nonsurgical sciatica treatments are to relieve pain and any neurological symptoms caused by a compressed nerve root. There is a broad range of options available for sciatica treatment. One or more of the treatments below are usually recommended in conjunction with specific exercises.