Therefore, the ideal candidates for a spinal injection are those with symptoms (sciatica) that are predominantly driven by ...

A new trial that compared acupuncture to a convincing placebo suggests that the treatment can help relieve sciatica pain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Real Chinese acupuncture was more effective than a sham version for treating sciatica stemming from herniated spinal disks in a randomized trial conducted in China. Patients' leg pain scores decreased ...

This column is an update of one that ran originally in February 2013. DEAR DOCTOR K: I suffer from sciatica, which has caused a lot of pain over the past six month. My doctor has recommended epidural ...

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 ...

Sciatica pain can occur anywhere along the sciatic nerve, including the hip, buttocks, and leg. It typically affects one side. Hip pain due to other causes may only affect the hip and require ...

People with sciatica need to avoid exercises that cause pain. However, it is still important to stay active wherever possible. This may mean avoiding certain movements and focusing on others. For ...

Sciatica surgeries help reduce pressure on the nerve roots in your spine. There are different types of sciatica surgery available, including disk replacement surgery and spinal fusion. Sciatica ...