I Am Worried I Have Sciatica-What Do I Need to Know?
Date Added:
November 21, 2023
Journal/Publication:
JAMA Internal Medicine
Publisher:
American Medical Association
Publication Date:
November 13, 2023
Type:
Patient Education Materials
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.5990
PMID (1):
37955926
Abstract
This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page reviews sciatica, its symptoms, and treatment options for those who have it.
Sciatica is a type of pain that is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve travels from the low back down the legs. Sciatica most commonly happens when a disk in your spine gets damaged or worn out and presses on the sciatic nerve.
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RPR Commentary
Information for patients about sciatica. James W. Mold, MD, MPH