Sciatica Nerve

Here is a great video demonstration of where the sciatic nerve is located and where problems can occur.

Some people often mistake other problems for sciatica. Of course the real first step to solving any problem, is to determine the true cause.

Anyone who suffers from sciatica, or thinks they have sciatica, would benefit from this video.

Many Areas for Sciatic Nerve Problems

There are many points along the leg where entrapment can occur. All along the hamstring and in the calf, all the way down to the heal. The piriformis muscle, in the hip buttocks region, can tighten up, causing sciatic issues.

In the Spine

Problems can also occur in the spine. The nerve root of the sciatic nerve can be compromised. Disc bulge, disc herniation are some of the more common problems of the spine.

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Active Release Technique

A.R.T., short for active release technique is one way to release entrapment sites. This requries a visit to an active release technique provider.

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Sciatica Nerve Pain

Sciatic Nerve Can Become Entrapped in Several different Places Along it’s Path

Dr. Abelson draws out the path of the sciatic nerve right on the lovely model. This gives a great visual representation of where the sciatic nerve can have problems.

A variety of stretches and exercises are shown; each targeting a specific area.Sciatica — Kinetic Health – Video

Common Belief

Most people think sciatica comes from the entrapment of nerve roots in the lumbar spine area. Entrapment can actually happen anywhere along the full length of the sciatic nerve.

Piriformis Syndrome

Pressure from the piriformis muscle can cause sciatic nerve pain. The good news is stretching exercises can do a lot for people who have this particular problem. Some other things that may help include reducing caffeine – and thus muscle tension, and eating a less inflammatory diet.

Tight hamstrings?

Traveling down the leg, we have the hamstrings. tight hamstrings can also cause problems. The problem may even originate in the hamstrings, but cause pain in the back or down the leg into the calf/ ankle area.

Calf Area

The nerve actually divides into 2 paths at the calf. This presents another are of common entrapment.