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Pain Down the Leg - Sciatica

Disk problems are the most common cause of sciatica or pain down the leg. Read about sciatica symptoms to find out if you are at risk, what the symptoms are, and more about the types of sciatica.
Overview of Sciatica
Sciatica is a common cause of back, buttock and leg pain. Learn what causes sciatica, what the symptoms are as well as sciatica treatments, in this overview.
Who is at Risk for Sciatica?
Certain types of people are at a higher risk for sciatica than others. Find out if you are at a higher risk of sciatica.
What are the Symptoms of Sciatica?
Although sciatica originates in the low back, it is mostly characterized by leg pain. Learn to recognize the symptoms of sciatica, how sciatica symptoms develop and which activities make sciatica symptoms worse.
Sciatic Nerve - Sciatica Happens Along the Sciatic Nerve
If you have sciatica or wish to prevent it, you will want to know the anatomy and function of this important nerve. Read about the sciatic nerve in this very short article.
What is Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome is a rare type of sciatica. Piriformis syndrome causes pain down the leg and buttock pain. This brief article on piriformis syndrome explains why diagnosing piriformis syndrome can be difficult.
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