Sciatica: Is pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve that branches from your lower back. The common reasons for this condition is herniated disk or a bone spur on the spine that compresses part of the nerve. Rec, : see an interventional pain specialist for assessment and treatment.
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Symptom Vs Cause: Sciatica is the symptom of leg pain caused by a disc herniation or narrowing where the nerve exits the spine. A disc herniation is a outpouching of the disc from its normal place into the spinal canal or on the nerve and can be a source of pain in the back or down the leg. The nerve then goes to the muscle which can then hurt, spasm or feel sore or irritated.
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