Dear Doctors: I am 33 years old, and I’ve been diagnosed with sciatica. It’s hard to sit at my desk for my job. Sometimes the pain wakes me up at night. Could this have happened from lifting boxes ...

Although a pinched nerve isn’t a threat to health, it can interfere with quality of life. If rest and gentle exercise don’t bring any relief, it’s a good idea to see your doctor again for further ...

When your sciatica is flaring, it's hard to think about anything else. The pain might be so severe, burning, tingling or nagging that it derails your whole day. But a few simple sciatica stretches can ...

Sciatica can cause knee pain and pain anywhere else along the sciatic nerve, due to compression, damage, or nerve irritation. Treatment includes medications and lifestyle changes. The sciatic nerve ...

Nerve flossing is a common technique taught to patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.Photograph: Microgen Images/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ...

If you’ve ever dealt with sciatica, you know it can be a big pain in the butt… or lower back, legs, and even toes. Because the ache stems from a nerve that runs from the base of your spine all the way ...

Q: I have developed pain in my right hip that runs down my thigh and calf. An orthopedic specialist who looked at my scans says it may be a pinched nerve. But my physical therapist says it is ...

Q I am 33 years old, and I’ve been diagnosed with sciatica. It’s hard to sit at my desk for my job. Sometimes the pain wakes me up at night. Could this have happened from lifting boxes when we moved?