the sciatic nerve p. wall read 91-b. the sciatic nerve passes from the lower spine to the feet
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The Sciatic NerveP. Wall
READ 91-B
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The sciatic nerve passes from the lower spine to the feet.
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It is the longest and widest single nerve in the human body.
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Sometimes this nerve is irritated, which produces a feeling of pain, tingling, or numbness. This condition is called sciatica.
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Severe sciatica can make walking difficult if not impossible.
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Sciatica occurs when a nerve that connects to the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated.
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Sciatica is generally caused by disc disease.
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The spine consists of a string of discs.
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These discs are filled with fluid which can leak due to age or injury. This is called a “herniated disc.”
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Other conditions which can cause sciatica are narrowing of the spinal canal and degenerative disc disease.
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These spinal conditions frequently occur with aging.
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The good news is that sciatica usually gets better on its own. The healing process usually only takes a few days or weeks.
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Pain management techniques and regular exercise will go a long way toward remedying the situation.
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If medication and exercise do not resolve the pain, surgery is an option. About 80% of patients find relief through surgery.
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SOURCES
Wikipedia.org
Webmd.com
Spine-health.com