Sciatica Solutions: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure for Spinal and Piriformis Problems

by Fishman, Loren; Ardman, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780393058345
• ISBN10: 0393058344
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc

Summary

A world-renowned clinician's practical and complete guide to understanding and alleviating neurological pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. Sciatica is the acute or chronic feeling of pain, hot or cold, numbness, weakness, "electric shocks" or strange sensations, starting near your seat and going down your leg. It is a condition for which some 20 million Americans will seek help this year. Usually neurological, sciatica may originate with a herniated disk, spinal stenosis, or piriformis syndrome, and may be caused by a fall, physical overextension, or being cramped in an airplane or car. In Sciatica Solutions, Loren Fishman, MD, a researcher with twenty-five years of experience, offers help. In easy-to-understand terms, he demystifies the relationship between neurological injury and sciatica, explains the most common causes, and leads you to an exact diagnosis. Outlining the range of physical therapy, medicinal, and surgical options, Fishman focuses on a comprehensive guide to behavioral, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments you can make for lasting comfort and cure. 20 illustrations.

Table of Contents

Part I SCIATICA and PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Chapter I DEFINING THE PROBLEM	3	(8)
Chapter II CAUSES AND TYPES OF SCIATIC-TYPE PAIN	11	(12)
Chapter III THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS	23	(16)
Chapter IV DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND NERVE FUNCTION	39	(16)
Chapter V CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE SCIATICA	55	(48)
Part II CONTROL and CURE
Chapter VI OUTSMART SCIATICA WITH TRICKS YOU CAN DO ON YOUR OWN	103	(14)
Chapter VII PHYSICAL THERAPY	117	(10)
Chapter VIII MEDICATIONS	127	(10)
Chapter IX INJECTIONS	137	(8)
Chapter X SURGERY	145	(12)
Chapter XI NONMEDICAL TREATMENT AND PREVENTION	157	(8)
Chapter XII NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE	165	(6)
Chapter XIII ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL APPROACHES	171	(8)
NOTES	179	(6)
RESOURCES	185