This week we are going to discuss a condition of the lumbar spine, (lower back), which is often confused with another – the sacroiliac joint dysfunction versus sciatic nerve irritability. These two ...

Nerve flossing targets conditions that involve irritation of the nerves, such as sciatica and piriformis syndrome. Nerve flossing exercises offer relief by gently mobilizing compressed or irritated ...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It's actually a bundle of five nerves that start in your lower back and run through your buttocks and down each leg. Inflammation of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are few things worse than an achy, lower body. That discomfort is extra miserable when accompanied ...

Back pain comes in all shapes and sizes. It can flare up immediately after an injury or appear slowly and mysteriously over a period of months. It might be sudden and short-lived (acute) or ...

About 40% of Americans have experienced sciatica – pain that radiates from the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and extends through the hips, buttocks and legs. Though the pain can be ...

When your sciatica is flaring, it's hard to think about anything else. The pain might be so severe, burning, tingling or nagging that it derails your whole day. But a few simple sciatica stretches can ...

Low back and leg pain is common in the trucking industry. Sitting for extended periods of time can put added stress on your spine and increase the tonicity of the muscles in your back, neck and ...

Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain. Healthcare professionals may also refer to sciatic nerve pain ...

Your sciatic nerve begins at your spinal cord, runs through your hips and buttocks, and then branches down each leg. The sciatic nerve is your body’s longest nerve and one of the most important ones.

Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re among the almost 40% of the population who have sciatica, you know how tough it can be. Even ...