Sciatic exercises can help and may be the entire care program you need to relieve your sciatic pain. Let us be aware of the symptoms and where the pain is coming from.
The Sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body. The diameter of the nerve is approximately the size of a man's thumb. It runs from both sides of the lower spine, down through the buttocks and thigh, along both legs all the way to the feet. It connects with all of the leg and foot muscles.
Having a problem with the sciatic nerve will produce pain that radiates along the length of the nerve and can produce weakness or numbness, sometimes even loss of bladder control.
Patients suffering from sciatica will usually find the pain and symptoms originate from an injured or irritated nerve in the lower back.
The sciatic nerve is comprised of five nerves and is formed on each side at the base of the spine by the combination of fourth and fifth lumbar nerves and the first three nerves in the sacral spine.
The nerve that sits between lumbar segment 4 and 5 (L4 & L5) is called the L4 nerve root. The nerve that sits between the L5 and Sacral segment is called the L5
These five nerves are grouped together on the front surface of the Piriformis Muscle and become one, "The Sciatic Nerve".
Sciatic Pain from the L5 nerve base
The sufferer may have what is known as Foot Drop, this is a weakness in the extension of the big toe and sometimes the ankle. The symptoms of this may include pain and or numbness at the top of the foot, in particular between the big toe and second toe.
Sciatic Pain from the L4 nerve base:
Symptoms from this level in the back may include numbness and or pain to the medial lower leg and foot. The sufferer may not be able to walk properly by bringing the foot up and have to walk on the heel. The knee jerk response may not be normal.
Sciatica Pain from the S1 nerve base:
Sciatica symptoms originating from this area of the spine might include numbness and or pain to the outer area of the foot. There may be weakness in the foot causing problems with walking and again poor knee jerk reactions.
The sciatic nerve can be pinched or tightened by symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome. This is a condition that is caused when the piriformis muscle tightens or goes into spasm.
The Sciatic nerve splits into two in the lower thigh above the back of the knee. These are called the Peroneal Nerves and the Tibial Nerve.
Most cases of Sciatica will get better with time and without the need for surgical procedures. A program of non-surgical care such as Sciatica exercises will be, in many cases all that are needed.
If there is bowel or bladder incontinence (inability to control the bowel or bladder) and /or progressive weakness or loss of sensation in the legs, the condition may be serious and you should seek immediate medical attention.
The Sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body. The diameter of the nerve is approximately the size of a man's thumb. It runs from both sides of the lower spine, down through the buttocks and thigh, along both legs all the way to the feet. It connects with all of the leg and foot muscles.
Having a problem with the sciatic nerve will produce pain that radiates along the length of the nerve and can produce weakness or numbness, sometimes even loss of bladder control.
Patients suffering from sciatica will usually find the pain and symptoms originate from an injured or irritated nerve in the lower back.
The sciatic nerve is comprised of five nerves and is formed on each side at the base of the spine by the combination of fourth and fifth lumbar nerves and the first three nerves in the sacral spine.
The nerve that sits between lumbar segment 4 and 5 (L4 & L5) is called the L4 nerve root. The nerve that sits between the L5 and Sacral segment is called the L5
These five nerves are grouped together on the front surface of the Piriformis Muscle and become one, "The Sciatic Nerve".
Sciatic Pain from the L5 nerve base
The sufferer may have what is known as Foot Drop, this is a weakness in the extension of the big toe and sometimes the ankle. The symptoms of this may include pain and or numbness at the top of the foot, in particular between the big toe and second toe.
Sciatic Pain from the L4 nerve base:
Symptoms from this level in the back may include numbness and or pain to the medial lower leg and foot. The sufferer may not be able to walk properly by bringing the foot up and have to walk on the heel. The knee jerk response may not be normal.
Sciatica Pain from the S1 nerve base:
Sciatica symptoms originating from this area of the spine might include numbness and or pain to the outer area of the foot. There may be weakness in the foot causing problems with walking and again poor knee jerk reactions.
The sciatic nerve can be pinched or tightened by symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome. This is a condition that is caused when the piriformis muscle tightens or goes into spasm.
The Sciatic nerve splits into two in the lower thigh above the back of the knee. These are called the Peroneal Nerves and the Tibial Nerve.
Most cases of Sciatica will get better with time and without the need for surgical procedures. A program of non-surgical care such as Sciatica exercises will be, in many cases all that are needed.
If there is bowel or bladder incontinence (inability to control the bowel or bladder) and /or progressive weakness or loss of sensation in the legs, the condition may be serious and you should seek immediate medical attention.
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