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Tips for Preventing Sciatica

on January 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Roughly 40 percent of the population will have issues with sciatica at one time or another, according to Harvard Health. Since sciatica affects the largest single nerve in the body, the resulting discomfort can sometimes be extremely ...

Tips for Relieving Pain Related to the Sciatic Nerve

on December 31, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is essentially lower back pain that extends down to the pelvic area and often further into at least one leg. It stems from the irritation of the lengthy sciatic nerve that starts at the base of the spine. While the resulting ...

Rest vs. Activity for Pain Due to Sciatica

on December 20, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

When discomfort related to irritation of the sciatic nerve first becomes noticeable, it's understandable to prefer to rest as much as possible to avoid triggering symptoms. This is generally fine for a brief time. However, most treatments ...

How Long Does It Typically Take for Sciatica to Heal?

on December 8, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Caused by pressure on a nerve that starts around the base of the spine and moves downward, sciatica affects an estimated three million people in the United States annually, causing radiating leg pain, numbness, and weakness. If you're ...

What Causes Sciatica?

on November 10, 2021 | By Barricaid

Starting in the lower back area and going down into the hips and parts of the legs, the sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the human body. Its prime location at the base of the spine also makes it a common source of discomfort ...

How to Manage Your Sciatica Pain While Driving

on April 27, 2021 | By Rafe Sales, MD

Anyone struggling with pain from sciatica will be the first to tell you that it’s no walk in the park—especially for those with a number of lifestyle risks that exacerbate symptoms and make it difficult to find relief. Driving, especially ...