Sciatica is referred to in the medical literature as lumbosacral radicular syndrome, radiculopathy, or nerve root pain.
The classic description of sciatica or radiculopathy is compromise of a sp...
Determine mechanism of injury.
Onset of pain can be variable from immediate (acute) or over days (subacute).
Pain is described as sharp, “electrical,” burning, or as a numbness or tingl...
6 wk of conservative management should be tried before obtaining imaging or invasive procedures, unless red flags are present or develop 3.
Acute low back pain: Avoid inactivi...
Weight loss is beneficial.
Aerobic exercise and core stability are the mainstays of an exercise-based treatment approach.
Stay active 4.
Avoid long-term pain medication.
Stop...
Sciatica is referred to as a lumbar radiculopathy and occurs from impingement on a nerve root, usually from a disc herniation.
Obtaining a history focusing on the red flags is of prime ...
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