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Is spinal pain a symptom of sciatica? upper and lower spine?
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Leg cramps : Sciatica is a term for pain as a result of dysfunction to the sciatic nerve. The pain can originate from the spine, a general health problem affecting the nerves (Lyme disease, alcohol, b12 deficiency, diabetes) muscle impingement int he buttock, or behind the knee. Often the pain reported as "sciatica "is really referred pain from the hip, sacroiliac joint , or problems with circulation
Answered 9/28/2020
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