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Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. Discomfort can range from mild to incapacitating, and may be accompanied by tingling, numbness or muscle weakness.
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Reviewed May 2008
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Bed rest for acute low-back pain and sciatica
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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As many people get some relief from low back pain and sciatica (pain down the back and leg) by lying down, bed rest is often recommended. However, this review found that, for people with acute low-back pain, advice to rest in bed is less effective in re...
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Jul 2004
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Sciatica
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Better Health Channel
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Sciatica is pain in the buttock and leg, caused by pressure on nerves in the lower back. The pressure can be triggered by slipped vertebral discs, pinched nerves or some forms of arthritis. Treatment options include rest, painkillers, epidural injections and surgery.
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Jul 2007
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Sciatica: treatment
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myDr
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Find out how the aggravating pain of sciatica can be treated.
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Jun 2008
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Sciatica: symptoms, causes and diagnosis
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myDr
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The pain from sciatica is felt along the sciatic nerve and can be felt deep in the buttock, with pain that travels down the back of the leg.
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Jun 2008
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Sciatica
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of sciatica by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Back problems
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Better Health Channel
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Back pain is common. Some of the more common back problems include soft tissue injuries, disc problems, postural stress, sciatica, structural defects, disease and fracture. Any structure in the back has the potential to cause pain if affected by injury or disease.
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Oct 2007
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