61. Sciatica - MayoClinic.com Although sciatic pain can be excruciating, it often goes away in about six weeks.In the meantime, selfcare measures can help relieve your discomfort. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00516

62. Discs For The Development Of New Diagnostic Preventative And Curative Techniques UKbased chairty to searching for ways to prevent and eliminate disc-related pain, disability and the trauma of surgery. http://www.discsfoundation.org/

I became President of DISCS because I know from personal experience how painful and debilitating back pain can be, as indeed do millions of others. Mr Henry Crock, our Founder, successfully operated on me and I am immensely grateful to him. With his help and leadership and that of other researchers, a considerable amount of progress has been made in research into what will ultimately become cures, perhaps even non-surgical cures, for spinal disorders. As this website demonstrates, much still remains to be done. It can be achieved but because our only source of income is voluntary contributions, we must rely upon you for support. DISCS is a unique organisation in the UK and it fills a large research gap in the medical field. I urge you to read the important information in this website and help us to finance the continuing work and play a vital role in ridding the world of such awful suffering. Lord Brabourne CBE President of DISCS List of supporters Click here to see our supporters List of supporters Close list of supporters The Clayton Family Hays Plc Charity Committee Maurice Saatchi The Crock Family The Late Diana, Princess of Wales

63. Sciatica Treatment Sciatic Exercises treatment tips that helped to end my sciatic nerve pain. http://www.ctds.info/sciatica-treatment.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Sciatica Treatment Home Treatment Ideas: Trigger Point Therapy and Acupressure for Sciatic Nerve Pain Related Section Sciatica Exercises - yoga poses for sciatic pain. In the past I had problems with sciatic pain in my right leg, on the concave side of my scoliosis curve. My whole leg would tingle when I walked. If I moved wrong or twisted my body a certain way, I'd get this excruciating, shooting pain down my leg. Ironically, I actually developed sciatica from physical therapy for back pain. I'm not sure about physical therapy in other countries, but in the U.S. many therapists seem to focus a lot on back strengthening exercises, which in my experience can often do more harm than good when backs are already tight and in spasm. Knowing what I know now, having eliminated my sciatic pain completely, strengthening exercises were probably the worst thing I did for for my sciatic pain or any other kind of nerve damage. Nerves can be irritated when they get trapped inside constricted muscles, so when I would tighten the muscles in my back and buttocks through the wrong exercises, it just ended up putting more pressure on the nerve, increasing the pain. Eventually I did find a physical therapist who actually helped me a great deal with my leg pain and other orthopedic problems. The PT that helped me focused more on proper body alignment and balancing my muscles, rather than the strengthening and weight training exercises preferred by many of his less knowledgeable colleagues.

64. Osteopathy In Lewisham, South London - Lewisham Osteopathic Practice Osteopathy practice based in Lewisham, South London for Stress, sciatica, Whiplash Injuries and many other problems. http://www.lewishamosteopathy.co.uk

Lewisham Osteopathic Practice Phone: 0208 852 5577 th September 2005 Home About Osteopathy Typical Session What Do Osteopaths Treat ... Administration Osteopathy in Lewisham Lewisham osteopathic practice has been established for five years, and has helped thousands of patients from all walks of life with all sorts of problems. All osteopaths at the practice are registered with the General Osteopathic Council in accordance with the Osteopaths Act (1993),which ensures that you will be seen by a fully qualified, properly trained osteopath. The practice is located in central Lewisham at the Sheel Pharmacy which is at the southern end of Lewisham Rd. It is about 300 meters from the shopping centre, ajacent to Lewisham DLR(Docklands Light Rail), rail and bus stations, giving easy access to commuters to the city and docklands.It is also within easy reach of Greenwich, Blackheath, Catford, New Cross and Depford. powered by WebHealer :: Last Updated 27/1/2005

65. Sciatica Exercises Sciatic Exercises yoga poses that helped to end my sciatic nerve pain. http://www.ctds.info/sciatica-exercises.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Sciatica Exercises Yoga Exercises for Sciatic Nerve Pain Related Section Sciatica Treatment - reviews the use of trigger point therapy and acupressure for sciatic pain. After my episodes of acute pain were over from sciatica treatment through trigger point therapy and acupressure, I found yoga to be very helpful in getting my leg and backside back to normal. However, this was only after my sciatic nerve had calmed down some, and even then I had to be very careful of which poses to do. It took a lot of trial and error on my part to determine which poses helped and which poses made me worse. For me, a general yoga class just made my pain worse because many of the poses, like Downward Facing Dog, just put too much pressure on my already-irritated nerves. "It should encourage you to know that case after case of disabling sciatica improved when individualized exercise therapy was used after acute pain had eased."

66. Welcome To NHS Direct Online and via the cord to the brain. sciatica is pain arising in the sciatic nerve,most often from abnormal pressure on its roots at the spinal cord. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=405

67. Sciatica Cured I had severe chronic sciatic pain (diagnosed as piriformis syndrome) for over 10 years and am completely cured. This site describes the surgical procedure I underwent. Hopefully it will help someone else. http://www.dfgd.com/sciatica_cured/index.html

My name is Blanche Dillon, I live just outside Dallas, Texas. I had suffered from sciatic pain for ten years and severe sciatic pain constantly for over three years. I had surgery on November 9th, 2001, and am completely cured. I am so thrilled I feel the need to share my history and give hope and encouragement to others who might have a similar conditon. I am riding Storm a three-year-old I will now continue training. This picture was taken a month after my surgery around the beginning of December 2001. Medical History Presurgical Treatments The Surgical Procedure Finding A Doctor or Surgeon ... Photo Album This surgery has changed my life. I am now free from all pain. For those of you who suffer from a similar misery I want to share with you THAT THERE IS HOPE and not to give up. I have broken this site down into four sections: my medical history and symptoms, the presurgical treatments I underwent, finding the correct physician.

68. Welcome To NHS Direct Online Depending on the degree of pressure on the nerve roots, sciatica may featuresymptoms ranging from minor backache to the most severe pain and numbness, http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=405&AreaID=3991&LinkID=3066

69. Sciatica Links to information relating to sciatica. sciatica refers to pain thatradiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. Discomfort can range from mild to http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Sciatica

Skip to Content Advanced Search About Health Insite A-Z Health Topics ... Conditions and Diseases Topics such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, depression Health and Wellbeing Topics such as fitness, nutrition, drugs, preventing suicide, health insurance, women's health, living with a disability Life Stages and Events Topics such as menopause, pregnancy, ageing, going into hospital Health Services Includes links to State/Territory Health Services and other services News Health Insite Newsletter ... Home Sciatica Follow the links below to find information relating to sciatica. Updated April 2005 Printer friendly page 4 Resources Found Results 1 to 4 displayed. Title: Sciatica Publisher: Better Health Channel Description: Sciatica is pain in the buttock and leg, caused by pressure on nerves in the lower back. The pressure can be triggered by slipped vertebral discs, pinched nerves or some forms of arthritis. Treatment options include rest, painkillers, epidural injections and surgery. Date: Jul 2005 Title: Back problems Publisher: Better Health Channel Description: Some of the more common back problems include backache, soft tissue injuries, disc problems, sciatica, structural defects, disease and fracture. Most back problems are caused by poor muscle tone, obesity and lack of regular exercise.

70. Sciatica sciatica will vary in severity. For this reason, please take the time to read This is especially true for sciatica, as flexion traction will produce a http://www.1backpain.com/sciatica.htm

Sciatica Sciatica will vary in severity. For this reason, please take the time to read about the following information about this condition before you decide what approach to take for helping with treatment and prevention of Sciatica: Any information given about back related conditions, treatments, and products are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the #1 Back Pain Site! See for more information. Table Of Contents: All About Sciatica and Approach Treatment Therapies, Products, and Activities to Help Your Condition Choosing the Correct Mattress for Better Back Support Finding the Right Chair or Seat Insert Cushion ... Medical Practitioners All About Sciatica and Approach To Treatment Sponsored by: Relief-Mart - Quality health products for the back and spine.

71. Sciatica The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of this nerve Rather than a disorder in and of itself sciatica is a symptom of another http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00516.html

var cnnSiteWideCurrDate = new Date(2005, 8, 9); International Edition Member Services Home Page World ... Contact Us In association with: Pain Migraine headache Back pain Complex regional pain syndrome Tension headache ... Sciatica INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Sciatica From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview The longest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. It divides into the tibial and peroneal nerves at the level of your knees. The sciatic nerve controls many of the muscles in your lower legs and provides feeling to your thighs, legs and feet. The term sciatica Sciatic pain usually goes away on its own in six weeks or so. In the meantime, hot and cold packs, over-the-counter pain relievers, and exercise or physical therapy can help ease discomfort and speed recovery. Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve may be an option when symptoms don't respond to conservative treatment and pain is chronic or disabling.

72. Hardin MD : Sciatica From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in sciatica. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/sciatica.html

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73. Sciatica CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00064470.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Sciatica Definition Sciatica refers to pain or discomfort associated with the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from the lower part of the spinal cord, down the back of the leg, to the foot. Injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause the characteristic pain of sciatica: a sharp or burning pain that radiates from the lower back or hip, possibly following the path of the sciatic nerve to the foot. Description The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. About the thickness of a person's thumb, it spans from the lower back to the foot. The nerve originates in the lower part of the spinal cord, the so-called lumbar region. As it branches off from the spinal cord, it passes between the bony vertebrae (the component bones of the spine) and runs through the pelvic girdle, or hip bones. The nerve passes through the hip joint and continues down the back of the leg to the foot. Sciatica is a fairly common disorder and approximately 40% of the population experiences it at some point in their lives. However, only about 1% have coexisting sensory or motor deficits. Sciatic pain has several root causes and treatment may hinge upon the underlying problem. Of the identifiable causes of sciatic pain, lumbosacral radiculopathy and back strain are the most frequently suspected. The term lumbosacral refers to the lower part of the spine, and radiculopathy describes a problem with the spinal nerve roots that pass between the vertebrae and give rise to the sciatic nerve. This area between the vertebrae is cushioned with a disk of shock- absorbing tissue. If this disk shifts or is damaged through injury or disease, the spinal nerve root may be compressed by the shifted tissue or the vertebrae.

74. Sciatica sciatica is pain in the buttock and leg, caused by pressure on nerves in thelower back. The pressure can be triggered by slipped vertebral discs, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Sciatica?OpenDocu

75. Soothing Sciatica? have a question that you would like to ask a doctor about, dr weil is alwayshappy to hear from you, so please send us your question. http://www.drweil.com/u/QA/QA82116/

Login / Profile Home Ask Dr. Weil Ask Your Question ... Weil Foundation Find a Therapist Powered By Psychology Today Within miles 1 mile 2 miles 5 miles 10 miles 20 miles 50 miles Are You Ready for a Healthier Life? PRINT THIS PAGE SEND THIS TO A FRIEND Soothing Sciatica? How can you treat sciatica? Are there exercises to relieve discomfort? Abby Warman Answer (Published 07/23/2002) Click Here Looking for an old question? Curious about other topics? Click here for Dr. Weil's complete library of questions and answers. Updated on 6/22/2005 Sciatica is pain in the lower back or hip that radiates down into a buttock and the back of a leg, often the result of a "slipped" or herniated vertebral disc pressing on the sciatic nerve. The pain can take a number of forms - it may feel like a cramp in the leg, may worsen when you sit, sneeze or cough, and may show up as numbness, burning, tingling or a pins-and-needles sensation in the leg. Fortunately, sciatica usually goes away on its own within a few weeks (only 10-25 percent of all cases last more than six weeks and 80-90 percent of all people with sciatica recover, in time, without surgery), but there’s a lot you can do to lessen the pain. You can apply heat or ice right away. Over-the-counter NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can help, too. Beyond that, I would recommend the following treatments: Acupuncture: The National Institutes of Health recognizes acupuncture as an acceptable alternative to conventional therapies for low back pain. Look for an acupuncturist accredited by the American Association of Oriental Medicine or the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

76. Information About Sciatica This site contains valuable information about sciatica. http://www.mamashealth.com/neu/sciatica.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Neurological Disorders Aicardi Syndrome Angelman Syndrome Pinched Nerve Sciatica ... Tardive Dyskinesia Links Email Mama Apply for the $600 MamasHealth Scholarship What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a condition involving pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It occurs when there is damage to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is located in the back of the leg. It controls the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg and provides sensation to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg and the sole of the foot. Sciatica is also called sciatic nerve dysfunction What Causes Sciatica? Sciatica is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. The most common injuries that cause sciatica are: Injection into the buttocks. Prolonged external pressure on the nerve. Pressure on the nerve from nearby body structures. Pressure on the nerve where it passes through a narrow structure. The sciatic nerve is commonly injured by fractures of the pelvis, gunshot wounds, or other trauma to the buttocks or thigh. Diabetes Tumor or abscess.

77. Sciatica Are you looking for quick relief from your sciatica or do you want to build alasting solution? http://www.alexanderworks.org.uk/sciatica.html

HOME Replace Disease with Ease arthritis asthma back pain knee injuries ... rsi (repetitive strain injury) sciatica scoliosis slipped disc spondylitis other conditions The Alexander Technique an essential ingredient breathing (2 pages) debauched kinaesthesia having lessons ... posture (4 pages) Find Your Teacher in the UK in other countries my practice Other Pages about Alexander Works contact me links page site map ... your privacy The highlight of 2004 was moving to Hope Street. In 2005, I'm continuing a project begun last year: helping teachers start up in far-flung places. If you know any Alexander teacher working in (or planning to visit) a country with no Alexander society, please ask them to contact me. 21 January 2005: Overhauled the entire find-a-teacher section. 27 December 2004: Updated the list of teachers in India 28 October 2004: Updated the list for the Czech Republic Search this site Exact phrase All words Any word If you can't find the answer to your question, e-mail me Sciatica: why Alexander Technique? Are you looking for quick relief from your sciatica or do you want to build a lasting solution Bulging Discs and the Sciatic Nerve Piriformis Syndrome Other Causes of Sciatica Bulging Discs and the Sciatic Nerve Sciatic pain is the result of pressure on the sciatic nerve.

78. Backache And Sciatica Learn a few simple techniques to lessen back pain caused by pregnancy. http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/9402.html

var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; You seem to have disabled JavaScript. To take full advantage of our site and functionality, we recommend you enable Javascript. How? var ad1=''; document.write(ad1); Preconception Pregnancy Baby Toddler ... Prenatal Health Low back pain during pregnancy Approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board By the BabyCenter editorial staff What's causing my back pain? Could it be sciatica? Who's most likely to have low back pain during pregnancy? What can I do to avoid back pain? ... Related Links What's causing my back pain? You can probably blame your hormones and your shifting center of gravity for that aching back. As pregnancy hormones prepare you for childbirth by loosening your joints, the ligaments that attach your pelvic bones to your spine may become less stable and cause some pain when you walk, stand, sit for long periods, roll over in bed, get out of a low chair or the tub, bend, or lift. Your expanding uterus also starts to stretch out and weaken your abdominal muscles, changing your posture and putting a strain on your back. And the extra weight you're carrying means extra work for your muscles, too, which is why back pain is often worse at the end of the day. Finally, your baby and growing uterus may cause back pain by pressing on a nerve. At least half of pregnant women have back pain at some point. Most feel it in their lower back, but a few suffer pain in their upper back. Experts describe two common patterns of back pain in pregnancy: lumbar pain (so-called because it occurs in the area of the lumbar vertebrae in your lower back) and posterior pelvic pain (pain in the back of your pelvis). Some women have symptoms of both types of low back pain.

79. BBC - Health - Conditions - Sciatica The common causes of sciatica and how to relieve the symptoms. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/sciatica1.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Sciatica Dr Rob Hicks Sciatica is a common form of back pain that affects the lower half of the body. Read on to find out who's at risk, the best ways of avoiding the problems and the treatments available. In this article Causes Symptoms Treatment Causes The sciatic nerve is the main nerve in the leg and the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the base of the spine, along the back of the thigh to the knee, where it divides into branches. Sciatic pain is usually caused by compression of this nerve at the point where it leaves the spine. Damage to the nerve can also cause pain. In young and early middle-aged adults, the most common cause of sciatica is a prolapsed disc. In older people, changes in the spine due to conditions such as osteoarthritis may be responsible. Sometimes, sitting awkwardly can cause sciatica. Avoiding sitting in awkward positions for long periods of time. Taking regular exercise can help to reduce the risk. Symptoms Sciatica usually only affects one leg. The pain may be felt in the buttock, down the back of the leg, below the knee and in the foot. Such pain can be mild or severe; it may be persistent or come in spasms.

80. Sciatica, Acupuncture And Traditional Oriental Medicine sciatica, Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine takes a look at the wayin which sciatic pain is addressed with acupuncture and other TCM, http://gancao.net/ht/sciatica.shtml

Sciatica, Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine by Al Stone L.Ac. Introduction; my own experience with an Oriental sciatica treatment My very first experience with traditional Chinese medicine came when I had some sciatica pain during a kung fu workout. I asked my kung fu teacher about it. He showed me some acupoints on my leg to press at home that night and the next day. They weren't too hard to get to, but it was nice for him to press them for me this first time. To my utter amazement, the pain was 95% gone the very next day. The sciatica pain that began in my lower back and radiated down to my little toe was gone after one session of acupressure. In my experience, the pain would peak for about three days, and then take about two weeks to completely fade away. But in this case it was completely gone in two days. Not all sciatica patients respond to just acupressure. Cases such as mine did because, even though it wasn't a pleasant situation for me, it was just a minor ache. Some patients require the stronger stimulation of acupuncture. I get many letters from people reading this article who want to know what points to press or how to press them. It is difficult to answer this question briefly, but I can say that if you want to simply mash your thumb into any location on the lower back or leg that is sensitive along the trajectory of the sciatica pain, you'll be helping the problem. Don't push so hard that it causes a bruise and don't do it so hard that it is very painful. Just a little painful is really what you want to shoot for. Use the thumb for points on the legs. For tendor points on the buttocks, you'll want ot use your elbow to get in there deeply. Hold down each point for two minutes.

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