If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know that the nagging, burning feeling along the back of your legs affects everything you do-the way you walk, how well you sleep, whether you can pick up your ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It's actually a bundle of five nerves that start in your lower back and run through your buttocks and down each leg. Inflammation of ...

Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon condition where your piriformis muscle puts pressure on your sciatic nerve. The hallmark symptom is shooting, aching, or burning pain in your buttocks and the back ...

Certain exercises and stretches may help relieve pain, reduce tightness, and speed healing in people with sciatica. Examples include knee-to-chest stretching exercises and the child’s pose. Sciatica ...

If you've ever felt a sharp, electric jolt running from your lower back down through your leg, you're not alone. The post ...

If you’ve ever felt aches or pains that radiate down your legs, you may have been dealing with sciatic nerve pain. The sciatic nerve is the biggest in your body and starts in your back and goes down ...

It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...

Most cases of sciatica last for up to 6 weeks, but it can last for longer. Sciatica is a condition that occurs when a person’s sciatic nerve becomes irritated, leading to pain along the back of one ...

Surgery to relieve leg pain and disability in some people with sciatica may be better than other non-surgical treatments, but the benefits are short-lived, lasting only up to 12 months, finds an ...

While the experts we consulted recommended cushioned shoes to maximize shock absorption, some people with sciatica report ...