Do you suffer from unexplained pain or aching in the shins? The origin of this problem could be in your lower back. Shins that hurt is a very common symptom, especially among runners. But people Read more...
“The most effective way of using strength training to prevent or lower the risk of sciatica would be to concentrate on the core muscles,” explains Dr. Tom Carpenter, corrective exercise specialist, certified personal trainer and Read more...
You’ve been noticing some twitching going on in your butt and/or leg muscles, and are hoping it’s due to your sciatica rather than ALS. Muscle fasciculations can be caused by ALS, and “fasciculation” refers to Read more...
The so-called pinched nerve, which for many people requires surgery to correct, can actually heal without any surgery and go away on its own. In fact, there are people who’ve had a minor degree Read more...
Both sciatica and deep vein thrombosis can cause a lot of calf pain. What’s troubling is that not all DVT pain comes with visible symptoms that strongly point towards this condition. So the patient is Read more...
“Some ways to prevent sciatic pain definitely includes strength training of core muscles to help increase stability,” explains Dr. Jeffrey Langmaid, D.C., chiropractor with Laser Spine Institute. Dr. Langmaid continues, “It’s also important to incorporate Read more...
“Yes, stabbing sciatic pain can come on suddenly, most commonly due to injury,” says Dr. Jeffrey Langmaid, D.C., chiropractor with Laser Spine Institute. “Many patients will report bending over to tie shoes or pick up Read more...
If you have a stabbing butt pain only, can this be caused by sciatic nerve problems? “Stabbing-type sciatic pain indicates the sciatic nerve has been pinched, which can be caused by acute injury or repetitive Read more...
“Cardio exercise has the potential to indirectly limit or prevent sciatica,” says Dr. Jeffrey Langmaid, D.C., chiropractor with Laser Spine Institute. He continues: “If you have good cardiovascular fitness, chances are you are maintaining a Read more...
How is it possible that sciatica can cause only pain and no other symptoms like numbness or tingling? Here is what Dr. Jeffrey Langmaid, DC, chiropractor with Laser Spine Institute explains: “Symptoms of sciatica can Read more...
Wondering how effective an epidural injection for Sciatica would be if the injection were NOT administered directly into the problematic disc? Well, this is a fair question for the layperson with sciatica, but the answer Read more...
What’s the truth about whether chiropractic manipulation might cause spinal cord injury in a patient with sciatica? Many people who suffer the pain of a disc herniation or sciatica have considered getting chiropractic treatment, but Read more...
If you have inflammation that impairs walking, you might be wondering if using a walker can reduce the so-called inflammatory chemical mediators, such as those present with a herniated disc or sciatica. The Effect of Read more...
Yes, sitting a long on the toilet and reading can cause sciatica, says a spine doctor. It may seem benign — sitting on the toilet for extended periods and reading, talking on the phone, texting, Read more...
A spine doctor explains about medications for the pain of sciatic nerve pressure. Sciatic nerve impingement can be caused by a herniated disc or a spasming piriformis muscle. This muscle is illustrated below. Either way, Read more...