sciatica
Sciatica And Lumbar Disc Herniation - Causes...
What is sciatica? It is compression of the roots of the sciatic nerve, as in disc herniation, or compression of the sciatic nerve itself, as in piriformis syndrome. This will cause pain in the lower back...
Piriformis Syndrome or Sciatica - Identify the...
Piriformis syndrome or true sciatica - are they the same or different? This video explains key differences and similarities.
Sciatica and Lumbar Disc Herniation Causes Symptoms...
How about a disc herniation? What is a disc? What is the function of a disc, and how does the disc herniate? This video shows the answers to these questions.
Is Your Sciatica Really a Disc Problem or Piriformis...
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...
Sciatica Impersonators
A lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of lumbar radiculopathy, which is pain radiating from the lower back into the lower extremity. However, there are many other pathologies that can present...
Sciatica or Peripheral Neuropathy? How to Tell...
Is it peripheral neuropathy or sciatica? Pain shooting down one leg that worsens with walking may arise from lumbar stenosis, disc herniation, or lumbar radiculopathy
Sciatica or Pinched Nerve? How to Tell the Difference
Pain radiating to the lower extremity can result from disc herniation, lumbar radiculopathy, or sciatica. However, numerous other conditions can mimic the symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy, leading to...
Sciatica or Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms,...
Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal and intervertebral foramina. This condition is primarily caused by hypertrophy of the facet joints, thickening of the ligamentum flavum,...
Piriformis Syndrome or True Sciatica
Piriformis syndrome and sciatica are often confused, but they are distinct conditions. Sciatica refers to pain radiating along the course of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through...
Is it a Hip Pain or Sciatica?
Hip and spine pathologies share similar symptoms, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. Arthritis in the hip and spine can coexist in the same patient, complicating the distinction between hip and...
Low Back Pain: Simple or Complicated?
Low back pain can be classified as either simple or complicated. While it may seem that any form of pain is complex, low back pain can often be straightforward to diagnose and manage. Understanding the...
Sciatica Impersonators Explained: Causes, Symptoms,...
A lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of lumbar radiculopathy which is pain radiating from the lower back into the lower extremity. However, there are a lot of other pathology that can present...
Complete Guide to Low Back Pain: Causes, Diagnosis,...
This video shows complete guide to low back pain: causes, diagnosis, imaging, and effective treatment options.
Piriformis Syndrome - a Hidden Cause of Sciatica
Piriformis syndrome is a condition of leg pain or sciatica due to compression of the sciatic nerve at the hip. Piriformis syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion.
Low Back Pain - Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Acute low back pain or low back pain with sciatica radiating to the lower leg and to the foot. Both conditions are initially treated conservatively for at least six weeks by: physical therapy, anti-inflammatory...
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