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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. LET US LEARN ABOUT SCIATICA Sciatica is a common problem that accounts for most of the visits to the hospital. This problem is confusing and many people find it difficult to understand, especially how its symptoms happen along with waist pain. This short article will provide a more detailed information on most important areas of sciatica to broaden peoples’ understanding. Sciatica is a problem with the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It starts at the lower lumbar segment (L4) and ends at the third sacral vertebrae (S3) and goes through the pelvis and deep muscles including the piriformis muscle - the muscle that starts in the front part of the pelvic bone and extends to the buttocks - the glutes area and hip areas. The sciatic nerve passes through and stimulates movement of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles. These three muscles or their associated tendons - where they attach to bones - are known as the “hamstrings.” The sciatic nerve also stimulates sensations in the skin of the feet and outer portion of the calf. Sciatica is a general term that refers to pain in the buttocks that travels to the thigh, past the knee, and may extend to the calf, foot, and toes. It is due to irritation or pressure on the root of the sciatic nerve. Other medical terms for sciatica include radicular pain, lumbosacral radicular syndrome, nerve root pain, and nerve root entrapment. Sciatica is usually related to a problem with the spine - the bones, discs, etc. of the back. Regardless of the spinal problem, the radiating leg pain is due to an inflamed or compressed nerve root. CAUSES: A herniated disc causing pressure on the sciatic nerve root Spinal stenosis, the narrowing of the area in which the nerves pass through the spine Degenerative disc disease, a condition with changes in the spinal discs and bones, that is usually associated with normal aging A vertebra, one of the bones of the spine, slips out of position (spondylolisthesis) There are some other less-common causes of sciatica unrelated to the spine. They are caused by a problem with the piriformis muscle (e.g. piriformis syndrome), accidents or injury, complications following surgery, etc. A herniated disc with nerve root pressure is the cause of 90% of sciatica. SYMPTOMS OF SCIATICA Smoking; extra body weight; and activities like frequent or heavy lifting, bending, and twisting increase the risk of developing sciatica. What are the Symptoms of Sciatica? As you might expect, the symptoms are related to the location and function of the sciatic nerve. The symptoms are pain in the buttocks or hip that spreads down the leg, possibly to the foot. Both the type (aching, sharp, etc.) and severity (mild to severe) of pain, vary. You may also have unusual sensations, like tingling and numbness, and possibly weakness. How is Sciatica Diagnosed? The diagnosis of sciatica is based on your symptoms - in particular, pain that radiates or spreads down the leg. One common finding is that leg pain is usually worse than back pain. Your doctor will also do a neurologic exam and some specific tests. One of the tests is the straight leg raise test, a specific test for sciatic nerve pain. The test checks for pain when your doctor raises your straight leg. If you have increased pain, the test is positive. Imaging tests are recommended when a person has severe or worsening neurologic symptoms or when other serious conditions are possible. SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI