When Is Sciatica A Medical Emergency?
For the majority of people, sciatic pain is caused by a disc herniation in the low back. There may be other causes such as degenerative disc disease, SI joint dysfunction, and piriformis syndrome, but for the most part a herniated disc is usually the culprit. The symptoms felt with sciatica include sharp pain that travels…
Sciatica Stretches & Exercises: Herniated Discs
If you’re suffering from sciatica due to a disc herniation then watch the video where I show you 2 exercises for sciatic nerve pain relief. People with a herniated disc usually have more pain when bending forward from the waist (lumbar flexion) so these exercises will focus on doing the opposite movement, lumbar extension. If…
Sciatica Symptoms: What Numbness and Tingling In Your Legs Tell You
If you’re suffering from sciatica or pinched nerves, you may have sensations going down the legs and/or feet. These sensations can be numbness and tingling, sharp shooting pain, or even weakness in the legs. The numbness and tingling is a sure sign of a pinched nerve but even more important than the sensations, is the…
How a Herniated Disc Can Cause a Crooked Back (FIX THIS)
If you have a crooked back and sciatica due to a herniated disc, you probably have a posterolateral disc herniation. This is the most common type of disc herniation and your body naturally moves away from it. This lateral movement is called an antalgic lean and it’s how your body shields itself from pain, by…
