Jan 31, 2024 · Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots.

Jul 19, 2016 · Although the source of the irritation is in your back, you feel the pain of sciatica along the affected nerve where it is located in your leg after it exits the spine, typically in the buttock and leg.

Jan 13, 2012 · Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the buttock and down the back of each leg. The lower lumbosacral nerve roots make up the sciatic nerve which is the longest nerve in the body.

Jan 31, 2024 · Pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause pain and often numbness down a leg. Self-care measures might help.

The sciatic nerve is the confluence of nerve roots from the lower back. The sciatic nerve extends from the buttocks down each leg.

Jan 12, 2025 · Has anyone had onset of sciatic nerve pain and muscle spasms 10 weeks after laminectomy? I had severe lumbar stenosis l2 thru l4. The surgeon said I had sensitive nerves at l3/l4 during surgery.

Nov 24, 2024 · Has anyone with CIDP experience Sciatica related to their CIDP? If so, what did you do to reduce the pain.

Dec 26, 2024 · Sciatica is named for the sciatic nerve and that nerve usually isn't the source of the pain referred to as sciatica. You may need an MRI or at least an electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction study (NCS) to correctly diagnose the source of your pain.

Dec 16, 2019 · I do those daily (well, about 350 days/year), and I am mostly pain free. Perhaps take a session from a good physical therapist who specializes in back problems, and if you are open-minded, perhaps some acupuncture.

Jul 10, 2022 · What most doctors will never tell you is that eventually that sciatic nerve is supposed to wear out from being a major pain to your life. Time being compressed renders it less painful. Which doesn't help now, does it?