Is Your Sciatica Really a Disc Problem or Piriformis Syndrome? How Do You Treat It?

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Case description

Sciatica pain usually affects one side of the body. It is often referred to as lumbar radiculopathy or “true sciatica.” However, sciatica is not a diagnosis—it is a symptom of an underlying condition.

tags: differential diagnosis Lumbar Disc Herniation sciatic nerve sciatica

related terms: lumbar radiculopathy


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