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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › sciaticaSciatica - NHS

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   Sciatica is where the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, is irritated or compressed. It usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks but can last longer. Check if you have sciatica. If you have sciatica, your: bottom; back of your leg; foot and toes; may feel: painful – the pain may be stabbing, burning or shooting

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3. www.nhs.uk › live-well › exerciseExercises for sciatica problems - NHS

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   Page last reviewed: 6 September 2022. Next review due: 6 September 2025. Series of videos showing exercises for problems associated with sciatica.

4. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsSciatica - NHS inform

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Sciatica is a term used to describe pain felt in the leg but which often comes from the lower back. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and goes all the way down the back of the leg into the foot. Symptoms can be experienced along any part of the nerve.

5. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › sciatica-lumbar-radiculopathySciatica (lumbar radiculopathy) | Health topics A to Z - NICE

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   Sciatica describes radiating leg pain caused by inflammation or compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots (L4–S1) forming the sciatic nerve. The pain can have a sudden or slow onset, and vary in severity.

6. www.uhcw.nhs.uk › self-care › sciaticaSciatica - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

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   Disc related changes that cause sciatic nerve irritation, inflammation and or compression. Other conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia. Following a period of increased stress, worry or low mood.

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   What is a sciatic nerve in the leg?

   • Many nerves branch off from the spinal cord in the lower back and bundle together to form the sciatic nerve in the leg. Sciatica is a general term referring to irritation of any of the nerves forming this bundle. Sciatica can involve pain and ‘nerve symptoms' in the lower back and down the legs.

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   What are the symptoms of sciatica?

   • The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and goes all the way down the back of the leg into the foot. Symptoms can be experienced along any part of the nerve. They can have a sudden or slow onset and can vary from mild to severe. Sciatica can have a range of symptoms, these can include: A change in feeling in the leg or foot can include:

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   Is sciatica a nerve root or radicular pain?

   • Sciatica is a common condition and can also be known as nerve root or radicular pain. Sciatica is a term used to describe pain felt in the leg but which often comes from the lower back. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and goes all the way down the back of the leg into the foot. Symptoms can be experienced along any part of the nerve.

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   How long does sciatica last?

   • If you have sciatica, your: may feel: Your symptoms may be worse when moving, sneezing or coughing. You may also have back pain, but it's not usually as bad as the pain in your bottom, leg or foot. You probably do not have sciatica if you only have back pain. Sciatica usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks, but it can sometimes last longer.

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   How is sciatica diagnosed?

   • In order for sciatica to be diagnosed you’ll need an assessment from a healthcare professional. They’ll ask you questions about your back and leg issue and then carry out a physical examination. This may include checking your range of movement and strength.

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   What causes sciatica & how can it be treated?

   • This can be from inflammation around the nerves and in some cases from pressure, usually from a disc related change. Most symptoms of sciatica will improve with time. Nerves are resilient and in most cases inflammation and any disc changes resolve allowing nerves to recover.

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   Sciatica can involve pain and ‘nerve symptoms' in the lower back and down the legs. This most commonly affects the back of the leg sometimes as far down as the foot. Nerve symptoms can include changes in sensation, pins and needles or weakness in the legs.