Common Sciatica Symptoms Explained: A Discussion On Common Causes And Potential Treatments
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Sciatica symptoms refer to the problems that can develop as a direct result of the compression of the sciatic nerve. Not a condition in and of itself, sciatica simply refers to the pain or discomfort that can occur because of a degenerative spine condition or other issue in the body. As a result, effectively treating sciatica is contingent on identifying what is to blame for the sciatica in the first place. This can be somewhat troublesome because all too often, individuals waste valuable time by attempting to treat the symptom � sciatica � while neglecting what is actually causing the persistent discomfort.
The sciatic nerve is not only the longest nerve in the body, but at an inch thick, it is also the widest. Stemming from the base of the spinal cord in the lumbar spine (lower back), this nerve traverses down through the buttocks, hips, and legs, before culminating in the feet near the toes. In short, the sciatic nerve is exceptionally important and absolutely integral in our ability to walk upright. However, the location of the sciatic nerve in the lumbar spine can also be somewhat problematic.
As we grow older, the wear and tear of years of regular movement takes a toll on the spinal column. This happens at every level of the spine but is particularly common in the lumbar spine, where the burden of supporting most of the body�s weight and the extensive flexibility of the lower back can accelerate deterioration. This spinal degeneration is an entirely normal side effect of the aging process and explains the loss of flexibility and minor aches and pains that most people accept as being a standard part of getting older. However, when degeneration advances to the point that the sciatic nerve is affected, the symptoms of sciatica can arise. This can be caused by everything from herniated intervertebral discs, the arthritic deterioration of vertebral facet joints, the presence of anatomical material in the spinal canal, vertebral misalignment, and any number of other conditions. Furthermore, injury can also lead to sciatica both in the immediate aftermath of the injury, as well as in the years to come as spinal deterioration advances.
The specific sciatica symptoms that can develop vary from patient to patient depending on the cause of the problem, the location of the compression, the patient�s overall health, and other mitigating factors. Localized back pain, pain that seems to radiate along the sciatic nerve, numbness or tingling in the feet or toes, fatigue or weakness in the lower body, and sharp leg pain are all common examples of symptoms that many people deal with when stricken with sciatica.
Frustratingly, the compression of the sciatic nerve can be difficult to diagnose because of all of the potential causes and because it can lead to a number of different sciatica symptoms � many of which may seem unrelated to a problem in the spinal canal. For instance, when the regular function of the sciatic nerve is interrupted, the body might respond by sending pain traveling along the length of the nerve or even cause numbness and tingling in the extremities.
The good news about sciatica symptoms, however, is that once the cause of the problem is uncovered, there are a variety of different treatment options that might be considered, depending on the patient and their overall health. While treatments vary from patient to patient, most benefit from a regimen of conservative, nonsurgical techniques over the course of several weeks or months. In other cases, surgery is occasionally recommended to treat the source of the patient�s sciatica.
About The Author: Patrick Foote is the Director of eBusiness at Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery. Laser Spine Institute specializes in offering outpatients treatments for sciatica symptoms. http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/sciatica_sciatic_nerve_pain/sciatica_symptoms/
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Sciatica symptoms refer to the problems that can develop as a direct result of the compression of the sciatic nerve. Not a condition in and of itself, sciatica simply refers to the pain or discomfort that can occur because of a degenerative spine condition or other issue in the body. As a result, effectively treating sciatica is contingent on identifying what is to blame for the sciatica in the first place. This can be somewhat troublesome because all too often, individuals waste valuable time by attempting to treat the symptom � sciatica � while neglecting what is actually causing the persistent discomfort.
The sciatic nerve is not only the longest nerve in the body, but at an inch thick, it is also the widest. Stemming from the base of the spinal cord in the lumbar spine (lower back), this nerve traverses down through the buttocks, hips, and legs, before culminating in the feet near the toes. In short, the sciatic nerve is exceptionally important and absolutely integral in our ability to walk upright. However, the location of the sciatic nerve in the lumbar spine can also be somewhat problematic.
As we grow older, the wear and tear of years of regular movement takes a toll on the spinal column. This happens at every level of the spine but is particularly common in the lumbar spine, where the burden of supporting most of the body�s weight and the extensive flexibility of the lower back can accelerate deterioration. This spinal degeneration is an entirely normal side effect of the aging process and explains the loss of flexibility and minor aches and pains that most people accept as being a standard part of getting older. However, when degeneration advances to the point that the sciatic nerve is affected, the symptoms of sciatica can arise. This can be caused by everything from herniated intervertebral discs, the arthritic deterioration of vertebral facet joints, the presence of anatomical material in the spinal canal, vertebral misalignment, and any number of other conditions. Furthermore, injury can also lead to sciatica both in the immediate aftermath of the injury, as well as in the years to come as spinal deterioration advances.
The specific sciatica symptoms that can develop vary from patient to patient depending on the cause of the problem, the location of the compression, the patient�s overall health, and other mitigating factors. Localized back pain, pain that seems to radiate along the sciatic nerve, numbness or tingling in the feet or toes, fatigue or weakness in the lower body, and sharp leg pain are all common examples of symptoms that many people deal with when stricken with sciatica.
Frustratingly, the compression of the sciatic nerve can be difficult to diagnose because of all of the potential causes and because it can lead to a number of different sciatica symptoms � many of which may seem unrelated to a problem in the spinal canal. For instance, when the regular function of the sciatic nerve is interrupted, the body might respond by sending pain traveling along the length of the nerve or even cause numbness and tingling in the extremities.
The good news about sciatica symptoms, however, is that once the cause of the problem is uncovered, there are a variety of different treatment options that might be considered, depending on the patient and their overall health. While treatments vary from patient to patient, most benefit from a regimen of conservative, nonsurgical techniques over the course of several weeks or months. In other cases, surgery is occasionally recommended to treat the source of the patient�s sciatica.
About The Author: Patrick Foote is the Director of eBusiness at Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery. Laser Spine Institute specializes in offering outpatients treatments for sciatica symptoms. http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/sciatica_sciatic_nerve_pain/sciatica_symptoms/
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