Acupuncture results in less pain and better function for patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Jian-Feng Tu, M.D., Ph.D., from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and colleagues investigated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in patients with chronic sciatica from a...
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6 Ways to Successfully Treat Sciatica at Home
Written by Itza Rivera, MD | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Published on June 3, 2024 Key takeaways: Sciatica is a condition marked by back and leg pain due to irritation of the sciatic nerve.A healthy and active lifestyle can help prevent the risk of sciatica. But once it starts, several options are available to...
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8 Exercises to Avoid With Sciatica –– and What to Do Instead
Mandy Armitage, MDWritten by Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD by Mandy Armitage, MDPublished on March 1, 2024 Key takeaways: Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain. It results from compression, which often starts in the lower back, of the sciatic nerve.High-impact exercises and repeated bending and twisting...
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Sciatica: What is it, and how can you ease the pain?
by Sue Benzuly, RN If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica. Here is what you need to know about sciatica, including what it is, its causes, symptoms and treatments. Plus, learn about medications, self-care and stretches that may provide relief. What is sciatica? Sciatica refers...
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Think you have sciatica? It’s not as common as people assume, says physical therapy expert
While sciatica is one of the most common forms of back pain, people often assume they have it when they don’t, says U of A physical therapy researcher Greg Kawchuk. That’s because the condition—named for the sciatic nerve running down the spine and through the leg—is a general term for many different situations. It can...
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Researcher recommends exercise over painkillers for treating sciatica
by Geoff McMaster, University of Alberta While sciatica is one of the most common forms of back pain, people often assume they have it when they don’t, says U of A physical therapy researcher Greg Kawchuk. That’s because the condition—named for the sciatic nerve running down the spine and through the leg—is a general term...