You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...
It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...
Surgery to relieve leg pain and disability in some people with sciatica may be better than other non-surgical treatments, but the benefits are short-lived, lasting only up to 12 months, finds an ...
Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve, from the lower back and down the leg. In some people, sciatica occurs when a herniated (“slipped”) disk puts pressure on or ...
A person’s back and feet may hurt for various reasons, including sciatic nerve issues, unsuitable footwear, and problems with posture and foot structure. Some causes of a sore back and feet may ...
Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt – and sometimes also the leg. That’s because the pain travels along the sciatic nerves, the longest nerves in your ...
Denise Austin shared a video demonstrating “two great stretches.” The 66-year-old explained that the stretches may help with “back pain” and “sciatica.” The stretches target the lower back, hamstrings ...
If you’re suffering from lower back pain, I don’t need to tell you that it can affect all parts of your life. Whether you’re a runner or a cyclist, a sore lower back can prevent you from doing the ...
How often do you wake up with a nagging lower back pain that spreads down your buttocks and into your legs? What about tingling and numbness or overwhelming feelings of weakness? If this is a ...
James’ diagnosis was confirmed after he sat out training camp with nerve irritation in his glute. The injury likely developed during offseason workouts, and the team will re-evaluate him after three ...
Femoral neuropathy, also called femoral nerve dysfunction, is one possible cause of movement and sensation problems in the legs. Femoral neuropathy occurs when something affects the femoral nerve, ...