What Is Sciatica?
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Sciatica is one of the most common causes of leg pain... but it's a symptom, not a diagnosis. Here's what you need to know. Many people use the word sciatica as if it were a diagnosis but it's more accurately a symptom pattern. Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower spine through your buttocks and down each leg. When this nerve becomes irritated or co
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common nerve compression conditions affecting the hands and wrists. Early Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers • Tingling at night • Waking up with numb hands • Weak grip strength • Dropping objects unexpectedly Why Symptoms Often Worsen at Night Sleeping positions may increase pressure on the wrist and median nerve. Treatment Options • Wrist splinting • Activity modification •