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Could my quadratus muscle be aggravating my sciatic nerve? had discetomy 3 months ago. started ims and the quadratus causes a zing down my leg

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: Possibly, though it would seem a little more likely that if you recently had back surgery for a herniated disc/ sciatica and now have recurrent sciatica, that it would be related to the surgical area. I would certainly let your surgeon know.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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