A new blog post, authored by Dr. Zachary Goldstein of OrthoIllinois, has been published to the rediscover Reads patient education publishing platform.
The article, titled "What is Sciatica—and How is it Related to Back Pain?", educates patients about the sciatic nerve, and how it can cause nerve pain. The article answers common questions such as:
- How is sciatica diagnosed?
- How can sciatica pain be relieved?
- How is sciatica treated surgically?
- When should I consider seeing a doctor about sciatica?
The blog post helps inform patients about the sciatic nerve and educates them about the longest nerve in our body via a helpful illustration.
Additionally, the majority of the piece focuses on techniques for potentially reducing nerve irritation or inflammation around the sciatic nerve.
As with all rediscover Reads articles, the information is provided for general education purposes only, rather than a recommendation for any particular patient.
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