A sharp, radiating pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg is often more than just a temporary discomfort. This type of pain is commonly linked to sciatica or a slipped disc—two ...

A major study intended to determine if sciatica, a burning sensation in the leg caused by a slipped disc, is best treated with surgery or with other medical treatment has found that patients taking ...

I am a 48-year-old runner. In November I slipped on the ice and fell on my butt. In December I started feeling pain going down my left leg associated with numbness and sometimes down my right leg and ...

Your sciatic nerve begins at your spinal cord, runs through your hips and buttocks, and then branches down each leg. The sciatic nerve is your body’s longest nerve and one of the most important ones.

CHICAGO — Back patients with sciatica caused by a slipped disk do very well after two years whether they have surgery or undergo nonsurgical treatment, a major study has found, though surgical ...

The sciatic nerve is the thickest and longest nerve in the human body, so its inflammation is widely felt. Photo: Getty Images Suddenly, it shoots into the leg, sitting becomes torture, and every step ...

How do people get a slipped disc? Is it a posture issue or related to age? Dr Raju Vaishya, senior consultant, orthopedics and joint replacement surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says: “A ...

Recently in my practice, I have seen an increase in the number of patients complaining of what they call “sciatica.” It seems like a good time to review the things that may result in the symptoms of ...

Performing the right core exercises for a herniated disk can help reduce pain and improve mobility. Focus on your abs with four exercises to try and two to avoid.

Back pain from sneezing may be caused by a herniated disc, muscle strain, sciatica, and vertebral compression fracture (VCF). Some home remedies may help relieve your pain. Sometimes a simple sneeze ...