Sciatic endometriosis happens when endometrial tissue puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing leg pain. Symptoms include leg pain, limping, and trouble walking, especially during menstrual cycles.

Basketball superstar LeBron James has missed the start of an NBA season for the first time in his storied 23-year professional career. The reason for his absence is a medical condition that affects ...

When your sciatica is flaring, it's hard to think about anything else. The pain might be so severe, burning, tingling or nagging that it derails your whole day. But a few simple sciatica stretches can ...

This 3D stock video highlights the sciatic nerve's path in male anatomy, illustrating its course from the lower back, across the pelvis and hips, and down the leg to the foot. The nerve glows, marking ...

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Though many people claim to have sciatica, in truth, they likely do not — at least not true sciatica. “True sciatica is fairly uncommon,” said Dr. Kevin Silver, who specializes in interventional pain ...

The deadlift is a compound move that works many muscle groups. These include your glutes, quadriceps, adductors, hamstrings, core, and piriformis, according to the American Council on Exercise. The ...

The piriformis syndrome is a common problem in people and is now being recognized as a source of dysfunction and pain in pets. There has been a focus mainly for dogs, but affected cats are now being ...

Background: To compare the anesthetic and analgesic effects of popliteal sciatic nerve block and intrathecal anesthesia in acute Achilles tendon rupture patients undergoing surgery. Methods: This ...

Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain. Healthcare professionals may also refer to sciatic nerve pain ...

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. It usually affects only one side of ...

A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has ...