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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for sciatica
  1. Sciatica 
    Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000686.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Piriformis syndrome 
    ... uncommon. But when it occurs, it can cause sciatica -type symptoms. ... Sciatica is the main symptom of piriformis syndrome. Other symptoms include: Tenderness or a dull ache in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000776.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Herniated disk 
    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000442.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lifting and bending the right way 
    Many people injure their backs when they lift objects the wrong way. When you reach your 30's, you are more likely to hurt your back ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000414.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Back pain and sports 
    Getting plenty of exercise and playing sports is good for overall health. It also adds pleasure and a sense of well-being. Almost ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000519.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Managing your chronic back pain 
    Managing chronic back pain means finding ways to make your back pain tolerable so you can live your life. You may not be able to get ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000516.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Spinal stenosis 
    ... worse when you do this, you may have sciatica, especially if you also feel numbness or tingling ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000441.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Ankle pain 
    ... Nerve injuries (such as tarsal tunnel syndrome or sciatica )
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003167.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lumbosacral spine x-ray 
    ... be diagnosed using a lumbosacral x-ray, including: Sciatica Slipped or herniated disc Spinal stenosis - narrowing of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003807.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Low back pain - acute 
    ... spasm (very tense muscles) Ruptured or herniated disk Sciatica Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) Spine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007425.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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