Low back pain, a pervasive challenge affecting people from various walks of life, can be further complicated when accompanied by sciatica. This condition, characterized by radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, adds a layer of discomfort and complexity. Why are back pain and sciatica so common? What are some of the most prevalent causes of low back pain, including sciatica? What are some low back pain and sciatica treatments?

Sciatica is a commonly used term to describe pain in the back and hip, radiating down the back of the leg. However, it's essential to understand that sciatica isn't a diagnosis in itself; rather, it's a symptom with various potential causes.

Sciatica and lower back pain may share some common symptoms, but they are distinct conditions with different causes and treatment approaches. Understanding the differences between the two is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective management.

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a nonsurgical, FDA-approved treatment for back pain. Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, which takes the pressure off the discs and nerves in your spine. This allows the discs to heal and the nerves to become uncompressed. At Active Spine and Joint Institute, we use Spinal Decompression as part of our Active Back program which also includes physical therapy, electric stimulation, and chiropractic adjustments.

The radiating pain that travels from your back down through your hip and into your leg is most likely sciatica. This pain impacts about four in ten people at some point. If you’re currently experiencing sciatica pain, these home sciatica exercises can help you to start feeling better today.

In this article, Jeff will demonstrate and explain three of the best sciatica exercises to do at home for pain relief. These sciatica exercises won’t take much time at all and they’ll provide you with instant pain relief.

As outside temperatures drop, your blood flow decreases, causing your muscles to tighten up. Not only does this increase stiffness in muscles and joints, but it also means more pain when you put pressure on sciatica-affected areas.

Since colder weather causes muscles to stiffen up, you are more prone to injury, and injuries can exacerbate an underlying condition, or increase inflammation which can make your sciatic pain worse.