Dr. Amod Manocha

Introduction :    Sciatica   is a term used for pain radiating down from the lower spine to the legs. Most common cause of sciatica is irritation or compression of the nerves as they exit the spine on their way to the legs. It may be accompanied by numbness, tingling and weakness in the distribution of the affected nerve. 1. What is sciatica? The term sciatica originated from the sciatic nerve, which is the single largest nerve in our body. This nerve is responsible for a significant proportion of leg sensation and movement. Sciatica represents pain in the area supplied by the sciatic nerve. Radicular pain/ radiculopathy  are medical terms which doctors use when describing this condition. There are numerous reasons for having leg pain and every leg pain is not sciatica. Commonly people misinterpret sciatica as a disease and need to be explained that it is a symptom of the underlying problem.   2. What are symptoms of sciatica? The severity and symptom...

  In simple words,  low back pain  can be defined as pain experienced in the bottom region of spine (between lower margins of ribs and the gluteal folds). It may remain localised to back or radiate to the legs.  Back pain  is a common problem affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point in their life. It can affect people of all ages and is a common reason for seeking medical assistance.  Back pain  can arise due to many reasons and accounts for significant suffering & financial loss worldwide.   Sciatica  is a term used for pain radiating down from the lower spine to the legs. Most common cause of sciatica is irritation or compression of the nerves as they exit the spine on their way to the legs. It may be accompanied by numbness, tingling and weakness in the distribution of the affected nerve. Globally low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability. LBP is an important cause of limitation of activities, absence from wo...

  Have you ever felt a sharp, shooting pain that runs from your lower back down to your hips and buttocks and into your leg? You could be suffering from  lumbar radiculopathy , often known as sciatica. What is sciatica? Sciatica pain is felt along the sciatic nerve, which is the body’s longest nerve.  Sciatica pain  usually occurs when a bone spur or herniated disc compresses a spinal nerve root in your lower back, causing intense pain in your back, leg, and buttock. Sciatica is more common in the elderly due to the normal wear and tear on the spine that occurs with age.However, younger people can have sciatic pain as a result of a fall, or an injury. When you have sciatica, knowing what to do is as important as knowing what not to do, and by following these tips, you will reduce your chances of experiencing sciatica symptoms. If you have  sciatica , you may have tried everything to stop your pain, including physical therapy, and other drugs, but did you realize...