Sciatica is symptomatic pain caused by compression of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine or sacral region. Compression of the sciatic nerve itself can cause sciatica. Normally associated with a slipped or herniated disc, sciatica may also be caused by compression of the peripheral sections of the sciatic nerve. In late pregnancy the uterus presses the sciatic nerve and this may also lead to sciatica.

Sciatica can be extremely painful and may restrict normal work schedule if it is severe. The pain is mostly episodic but can attain chronic proportions, if not attended to in time. As sciatica is a symptom and not a disease, understanding the underlying cause of the pain is imperative for any kind of sciatic nerve treatment.

A sudden twisting motion or an injury can cause a herniated disc. The soft inner core of the disc bulges out of the fibrous outer core and pressurizes the sciatic nerve causing sciatica. This is commonly referred to as a pinched nerve or a slipped or ruptured disc.

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There are a number of different conditions that can cause sciatica pain, which by itself is a general term indicating pain caused by compression or irritation of one or more nerves that exit from lower spine and extend up to the feet.

Some episodes of sciatic pain subside on their own within a couple of weeks but quick recourse to sciatic nerve treatment is highly recommended to obtain fast relief and to avoid future complications.

Spine specialists who specialize in sciatic nerve treatment often recommend exercises as part of the regular treatment to alleviate pain. It is essential to get a proper diagnosis done, because, however rare it may be, sciatica pain can be caused by serious conditions like tumor or infection which require immediate medical attention.

Specific exercises for pain relief and to reduce frequent reoccurrences have given very good results in the past. As part of sciatica alternative remedies, these exercises are much better than bed rest. Resting and the resultant inactivity weaken back muscles, which lead to back injury and strain as the back muscles and spinal structures are increasingly less able to support the back.

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What are Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement?

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition which causes pain and discomfort and prevents healthy sleeping patterns in sufferers. If you often feel an urge to move your legs when sitting or lying still for a long time, experience a â��œfunny,â�

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What is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain experienced along the path of the sciatic nerve – the longest nerve in the body, which runs from the lower back through the pelvis and buttock area, right down to the back of the lower leg. Sciatica is a fairly common form of lower back and leg pain and is due to the sciatic nerve being irritated or compressed. The pain of sciatica varies from an infrequent discomfort to a continuous, excruciating and debilitating pain.

Sciatica is usually experienced as pain that radiates from your lower back to your buttock and down the back of your leg. This pain may be mild or severe and is sometimes felt as a burning sensation or a sharp jolt. Sciatica may be sudden or insidious in onset and worsen over time.

In some people who suffer from sciatic pain it may be accompanied by a numbness or weakness in the leg or foot as well as a feeling of tingling or pins-and-needles in the toes.

What causes Sciatica?

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Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is the pain caused by a compression of the trigeminal nerve, the largest of the twelve nerves in the cranium. The trigeminal nerve is primarily responsible for sensation in the face and one of its three branches is responsible for the movement of the jaw as well.

One of the major causes of trigeminal neuralgia is the erosion of the nerve sheath which is actually a loss of the myelin covering of the nerve. Some other causes may include compression by an adjacent blood vessel, physical damage by dental or other surgeries, genetic predisposition or rarely, a tumor or multiple sclerosis. Abnormalities usually occur at the inner nerve fibers that carry the sensation.

The trigeminal nerve is similar to other sensory nerves like the sciatic nerve in the spinal region and the pain caused by compression can be as excruciating as sciatica. Most of the conventional treatments approach TN in a similar fashion as sciatic nerve treatment.

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