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Nervus ischiadicus The term is a purely descriptive term and not a diagnostic one. The classic example I see of this is when I treat patients who have been told by their doctor they are suffering with sciatica. This tells us nothing. If the same person was told they have suffered with low back pain, they would probably have thought something along the lines of “I knew that before I came in even if they are told it is sciatica seems to be more accepted.
The sciatic nerve is the nerve roots from the lower back. Because they come from the lower back, merge them together to form the sciatic nerve, which then through the buttocks and the back of the leg. Officially, the sciatic nerve ends at the back of the knee, where they divided into different nerves. However, for ease of reference, the term sciatica is used to describe pain which passes down the back of the leg as far as the toes. Therefore, if you see someone, and they are diagnosed with “sciatica” all they are really saying is that you have pain in the region of your sciatic nerve. The important thing to try to determine why you have sciatica, not just the fact that you have sciatica.
One reason you may be suffering with sciatica, is because the nerve roots, the sciatic nerve will be strengthened. This could be due to some reasons, but usually it is either a bulging disc or one of the joints of the lower spine pinching. If either of these possible causes are beginning to ignite the sciatic nerve, you will feel pain. This pain may be felt in the low back itself, or somewhere along the length of the sciatic nerve that is in the bottom of the buttocks or leg.
Another potential complicating factor in the sciatic nerve in the buttock area, especially if the sciatic nerve passes under or over the piriformis muscle (it varies form person to person). If this muscle is tight it can aggravate the sciatic nerve. Again, this irritation can be perceived even in the buttocks, where the nerve is irritated, or anywhere along the length of the sciatic nerve.
The above 3 examples, I have as potential causes of sciatica are not mutually exclusive. There are other possible causes as well. It’s just my opinion, these are the 3 most frequently. Moreover, it is important to realize that all 3 would demand a different treatment approach, as he seems to be the cause of the sciatica itself differently with each one.
Finally, “sciatica” can also cause sensations such as numbness, pins & needles and weakness. If you feel any of these signs and symptoms, it is best to judge that the things of a medical practitioner. The chances are there is nothing to worry about, just a typical symptom of sciatica suffer with you. But it’s always good to err on the side of caution.