Many manual labor jobs call for minimal lifting at the very least throughout the shift, but not all employees are equally trained in proper lifting techniques. The end results can be herniated discs, ...

While the experts we consulted recommended cushioned shoes to maximize shock absorption, some people with sciatica report that cushioning makes their flare-ups worse. Instead, they find flat shoes to ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

If you’ve experienced sciatica before, you know the stubborn pain can ruin your whole week. Sciatica is a type of back pain that occurs when there’s pressure on the sciatic nerve, which extends from ...

Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt – and sometimes also the leg. That’s because the pain travels along the sciatic nerves, the longest nerves in your ...

Sciatica pain can flare up and resolve periodically. If a flare-up is severe or lasts longer than a week of home care, a doctor may recommend treatment, including physical therapy. Sciatica is a pain ...

If you've ever felt a sharp, electric jolt running from your lower back down through your leg, you're not alone. The post ...

Sciatica is a type of nerve pain that radiates down the back into the hip and leg, usually because of a herniated disk. It often goes away in a few weeks, but can become chronic. Compression, ...

Sciatica pain can be prolonged by factors such as injury recurrence, underlying health conditions, and lifestyle choices that may hinder healing. Infections, spinal wear and tear, and in rare cases, ...