Sciaticaby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 28 Apr 2009 01:20 PM Talk about a pain in the rear end... and the lower back, and the backs of the legs! Sciatica is a common problem that can range from mildly irritating to severe and debilitating. It all starts with the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from your lower back down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, a large nerve extending from the lower back down the back of each leg. If you have sciatica, you may experience some or all of the following symptoms:
Sounds like tons of fun to me! Sciatica is often caused by irritation in the lower portions of the spine: the lumbar (the five largest and strongest vertebrae) and lumbosacral (fused vertebrae at the base of the spine). Other possible culprits can include:
Some things can exacerbate your back pain (from sciatica or other problems), like obesity, wearing high heels, and inactivity. You may need to see a doctor for back pain -- especially if the pain is preventing you from keeping up with your normal activities. You should also talk to a health care professional if your pain comes with numbness and/or tingling, or if rest and anti-inflammatory medication doesn't improve the situation. Other signs that you may need a doctor's attention sooner, rather than later:
Learn more about Aimee Amodio  Aimee is a fiction writer... dog lover... music lover... Relevanthealth tags User Comments LucyBartlett (5) 20 May 2009 10:58 PMSciatica is a serious disorder that can result in numbness, burning, tingling or a sharp pain in the back of the legs. It can become a long term problematic health crisis. Medication to alleviate pain, physical therapy, exercises and bed rest are treatments for sciatica. Consult here Sciatica White Plains Discuss this article
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