Sciatica: What it is and how it's treated
Posted in Pain Medicine on July 26, 2010 by John O. Watson, M.D.
One of the most confusing medical terms that patients often inquire about is sciatica. Most people would say that any pain shooting down the back of their leg is sciatica, although this is not always the case. Sciatica is actually a symptom and not a diagnosis, so figuring out what is causing the symptoms of sciatica is usually the first step in the treatment process.
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Dr. Watson
