Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Sciatica.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What You Need to Know About Sciatica
Treatment for piriformis syndrome focuses on reducing buttock and leg pain, stabilizing the hip and thigh, and improving mobility in the hip. Surgical treatment for piriformis syndrome is very rare.
When is surgery necessary for piriformis syndrome? Surgery for piriformis syndrome is considered a last resort after nonsurgical treatments have failed.
The origins and risk factors of sciatica can be related to several underlying causes.
Treatment for acute sciatica symptoms may be done at home and typically do not require a doctor’s prescription. Learn about the medications, massages, and other techniques to relieve sciatic nerve pain.
There are several surgical options available to treat sciatica. It is important to learn the risks, recovery time, and success rates of each.
There are several symptoms commonly associated with sciatica, as well as a few less common ones.
Treatment options for sciatica include physical therapy, medication, epidural steroid injections, and surgery.
Spinal cord conditions can mimic sciatica and may cause paralysis or become life-threatening if not treated immediately.
Tumors of any type are a medical emergency and must be monitored and/or treated immediately.
