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Sciatica is whats known as referred pain

October 21st, 2009

Is the Latin word for “Pain down the back of the leg” Sciatica is referred pain usually caused by squashing the sciatic nerve in the base of the back. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back down past the buttocks and along the back of the leg. Sciatica is discomfort travelling this nerve and is a relatively normal type of back discomfort and is usually started by pressure on the sciatic nerve because of a herniated or bulging disc. The discomfort from sciatica can be anything from rare and irritating to extreme and debilitating. Usually, it affects only one side, the pain radiating through the buttock and down the leg and is often associated with a constant pain on one side of the buttocks, pain in the leg and/or buttock that may be worse when seated. Other sensations are a burning or pins and needles down the leg, weakness, numbness or problems using the leg or foot or a shooting pain that makes it hard to stand up. While sciatica can be very painful and uncomfortable, it is rare that long lasting nerve harm (tissue injury) results. Most injury is due to swelling and will improve within a period of time. Nerve discomfort is due to a mixture of pressure and swelling on the nerve base, and treatment is focused on relieving both of these conditions.

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