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Sciatica is a condition involving pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Sciatica refers to pain or discomfort associated with the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from the lower part of the spinal cord, down the back of the leg, to the foot.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Sciatica refers to pain or discomfort associated with the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from the lower part of the spinal cord down the back and side of the leg to the foot.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Sciatica is pain in the lower back that can radiate down the buttocks and leg and occasionally into the foot. The pain is a result of inflammation of the sciatic nerve, usually from a herniated vertebral disk, although other causes are common.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Sciatica describes pain or discomfort in the distribution of the sciatic nerve or its components. This nerve runs from the lower part of the spinal cord , down the back of the leg, to the foot.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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