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Sciatica refers to a type of nerve pain that travels from the sciatic nerve which is found on either side, above the butt cheeks and the nerves derive from the lower spine and the pain radiates down to each leg. Sciatica often is caused by a herniated disc (prolapsed disc) or bone growths that apply pressure to the specific nerve as result of narrowing and inflammation. Sciatica can affect multiple regions of the lower limb such as the bottom, behind the thigh, lower leg, feet, and toes.
The thoracic spine (mid back) has 12 vertebrae and the lumbar spine (lower back) has 5 vertebrae. There are a variety of pathologies that could cause back pain with reasons ranging from deterioration as a result of aging or direct injury…
The lower leg consists of tibia and fibula (the two bones between the knee and the ankle). The main muscle that is found in the lower leg that is responsible for walking, balance as well as running and jumping, the…
The upper leg region also known as the thigh is consisted of multiple muscles surrounding the longest leg bone called the femur. The thigh is located below the hip joint and above the knee joint, as a result often when…
