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Sciatica



Pain radiates through the entire body

Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica refers to radiating pain involving the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body. The sciatic nerve begins in the lower region of the back and runs to your buttock and down the back of your leg.

Sciatica isn’t actually a condition, but rather a term used to describe symptoms that are caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. For this reason, sciatic nerve pain generally indicates there is an underlying problem, such as a herniated disc.

Fortunately, sciatica typically responds well to non-surgical treatments. If diagnosed and treated early, sciatica symptoms generally go away within a couple of months of treatment.

Note From Dr. Liu Seek immediate medical attention if you have any symptoms of progressive lower extremity weakness and/or loss of bladder or bowel control.

HEALTHY SPINE Image of a healthy spine canal

Health Spinal canal around the Sciatic nerve

STENOSIS Image of spinal stenosis canal narrowing

Spinal Stenosis causing Sciatic nerve pain


Sciatica can be quite debilitating. Sciatic nerve pain is often felt primarily on one side of the body and can make sitting, standing, and walking difficult. People with sciatica often feel radiating pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or even difficulty moving a leg or foot after prolonged sitting.

Are you suffering from Sciatica?

To help determine what stage of sciatica you are at, we offer a very simple 3 step process that will help provide you the answers you need to make the most informed decision you can on what treatment is best for you.

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