Category Archives: Sciatica

Sciatica | Jan 5, 2018

Sciatica Prevention and How To Tell If You Have It

Many people experience pain that seems to shoot through their lower back at some point. Such pain may travel down the back of the legs and into both feet. And, although this pain may disappear, what happens if it comes back stronger or more intense than before? Pain that doesn't…

Sciatica | May 15, 2019

Treating Sciatica

When a person has a sciatic nerve condition, the sciatic nerve is being compressed as a result of another condition. Pain is often felt in the lower back but can radiate down through the buttocks into the legs and feet. With the support of a knowledgeable and experienced orthopedic doctor,…

Sciatica | Jul 10, 2019

What Are Your Options For Treating Sciatica?

When seeking medical attention for what one thinks is sciatica pain, our Atlanta orthopedic doctors begin by evaluating your muscle strength and reflexes. Some physicians test those areas by having you walk on your toes, or have you stand up from a squatting position as well as lifting your legs…

Accident FAQS, After An Accident, Sciatica | Jul 20, 2020

Delayed Back Pain After a Car Accident

If you or someone you know has ever been in a serious car accident then you know pain and discomfort can immediately follow the force of impact. Many injuries and symptoms appear right away, like pain with cuts, the pressure and impact of the steering wheel, and your neck and…

Neurology, Sciatica | Sep 1, 2020

What to Do About a Pinched Nerve in Buttocks

No matter where it is, a pinched nerve is a painful experience. One particularly difficult area to have a pinched nerve is in the buttocks- while the pain may be specific to this area, it can also often shoot down your legs, hips, or groin. This can make sitting, driving,…

Sciatica | Sep 23, 2020

What Causes Sciatica to Flare Up?

Most people have experienced back pain at some point and are familiar with the throbbing or piercing discomfort, but if you have experienced sciatica, you are used to the shooting pains associated with the condition. Sciatica begins with a lower back pain and radiates through the buttocks, down the back…

Sciatica | Oct 12, 2020

Does Popping My Back Contribute to Sciatica?

For people who struggle with sciatica pain, sometimes might you find yourself reaching for a quick solution to ease the discomfort at that moment and you try and pop your back. You might feel a bit of initial relief, but before you know if the pain is back just as…

Sciatica | Oct 20, 2020

Did You Know About These Other Causes for Sciatica?

If you have ever experienced sciatica then you know just how painful and debilitating it can be. Sciatica is not the term for a specific injury, but rather refers to a collection of symptoms you experience when there is too much pressure on your sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is…