Sciatica And Chronic Pain

This highly engaging title offers a concise, state-of-the-art overview of the management of sciatica and chronic pain. Written by a well-known neurologist, the book explores the multifaceted approach to the management of sciatica and chronic pain from many viewpoints, including the pharmacologic and surgical, as well as less orthodox methods. In discussing the many different aspects of pain – including neural networks, neural transmitters and genetic viewpoints – the book also provides a thorough review of how various factors interact to make us perceive pain. Importantly, the neuroscience and medical jargon that goes with the field is minimized by the author by defining terms as they are introduced and providing a glossary with definitions of key terms. Contributing to the unique nature of this highly instructive book, three patients with sciatica and chronic pain are followed serially throughout the text to illustrate important concepts that are discussed. A wide range of charts, figures and tables help clarify new concepts as well. Practical and illustrative, Sciatica and Chronic Pain: Past, Present and Future will be of great interest to a wide audience, including medical trainees and practicing physicians at all stages of their careers. Patients may find the book of significant value as well.

This highly engaging title offers a concise, state-of-the-art overview of the management of sciatica and chronic pain. Written by a well-known neurologist, the book explores the multifaceted approach to the management of sciatica and chronic pain from many viewpoints, including the pharmacologic and surgical, as well as less orthodox methods. In discussing the many different aspects of pain? including neural networks, neural transmitters and genetic viewpoints? the book also provides a thorough review of how various factors interact to make us perceive pain. Importantly, the neuroscience and medical jargon that goes with the field is minimized by the author by defining terms as they are introduced and providing a glossary with definitions of key terms. Contributing to the unique nature of this highly instructive book, three patients with sciatica and chronic pain are followed serially throughout the text to illustrate important concepts that are discussed. A wide range of charts, figures and tables help clarify new concepts as well. Practical and illustrative, Sciatica and Chronic Pain: Past, Present and Future will be of great interest to a wide audience, including medical trainees and practicing physicians at all stages of their careers. Patients may find the book of significant value as well.

Low back pain is described as a very common condition that tends to affect about 70% of the population at some point in time with varying degrees of symptom severity. Although definitions vary, sciatic pain is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to the leg (normally below the knee and into the foot and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically experience a more persistent and severe type of pain, a less favorable outcome, consume more healthcare resources and have more prolonged disability and absence from work than those with low back pain alone. Managing Sciatica and Radiculopathies in Primary Care Practice provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the subject and key information for primary care practitioners about low back pain in patients, including definitions and causes, current management approaches, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as well as clinical practice guidelines.

Dr. John E. Sarno's groundbreaking research on TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome) reveals how stress and other psychological factors can cause back pain-and how you can be pain free without drugs, exercise, or surgery. Dr. Sarno's program has helped thousands of patients find relief from chronic back conditions. In this New York Times bestseller, Dr. Sarno teaches you how to identify stress and other psychological factors that cause back pain and demonstrates how to heal yourself--without drugs, surgery or exercise. Find out: Why self-motivated and successful people are prone to Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) How anxiety and repressed anger trigger muscle spasms How people condition themselves to accept back pain as inevitable With case histories and the results of in-depth mind-body research, Dr. Sarno reveals how you can recognize the emotional roots of your TMS and sever the connections between mental and physical pain...and start recovering from back pain today.

Ninette Victory has written a detailed book titled How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain from Sciatica. This guide provides a plethora of knowledge for anyone who suffers from sciatica pain and could benefit from reading it. Sciatica is a disorder that can be extremely painful since it produces pain, numbness, or paralysis in the lower back and legs. Sciatica can also cause tingling in the affected areas. Ninette Victory offers readers an in-depth overview of the origins and symptoms of sciatica, as well as a choice of treatment alternatives that go beyond typical medical treatments, within the pages of this book. The book addresses a wide variety of issues relating to the alleviation of sciatica-related pain over its 21 chapters. These chapters cover themes such as physical therapy, alternative medicine, surgical therapies, lifestyle alterations, mental exercises, and more. The author examines the emotional toll that long-term pain may take on a person and suggests practical techniques for coping, such as participating in support groups and learning how to manage insomnia. In addition to that, she offers helpful advice to readers on how to properly manage pain and stop the recurrence of sciatica-related discomfort. The author's skills as well as her caring attitude are what set How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain from Sciatica apart from other similar works. Her writing reflects her extensive expertise as a trained physical therapist and as an expert in health and wellness. She has worked with people who suffer from chronic pain, and this knowledge shines through in her work. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone who is looking for relief from the pain associated with sciatica because the author focuses on holistic methods of pain reduction. These methods include mind-body techniques and changes in lifestyle. Anyone who wants to enhance their quality of life and break free from the circle of chronic pain should read How to Break the Circle of Chronic Pain from Sciatica. This book provides explanations that are clear and concise and offers recommendations that can be put into practice immediately.

In this volume, world authorities on spinal surgery from the fields of Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Neuroscience present current data on the basic science and clinical management of the unstable spine. Unique to this book: a frank presentation of controversies in the field.

The complete program for stronger muscles, relief from pain and renewed energy. Defined as back or leg pain caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve, sciatica is a debilitating and painful condition that is only growing more prevalent with time. As lifestyles become more and more sedentary, cases of sciatica become more common—which is why a complete lifestyle overhaul, one which includes targeted exercise routines aimed at easing sciatica symptoms—is required to help individuals with this condition live their lives pain-free. Exercises for Sciatica works as an integrated part of any sciatic or piriformis syndrome treatment plan, optimizing mobility, increasing strength and minimizing pain, while providing lifestyle tips to keep you motivated and moving forward. Exercises for Sciatica also includes: - A detailed overview of how exercise can relieve common sciatica symptoms - Clear, informative pictures of safe, effective exercises - Detailed instructions on how to perform each movement - Information on sciatica life-hacks for relaxation and motivation - A complete fitness approach to restoring health and functionality Featuring expert-approved fitness techniques, with options ranging from resistance training to mobility movements to light strength exercises, Exercises for Sciatica is the all-in-one resource for anyone looking to take back control and live their best life!

Sciatica: How To Treat in Less Than 20 Minutes per DayHave you ever suffered from the misery of sciatica or sacroiliac joint pain? If so, you know how debilitating you feel, and you'd love to know a way that you can relieve the hurt.Sciatica is more than just a simple pain in the butt. When it strikes, it causes misery and debilitating pain that instantly downgrades your life. The sciatic nerve runs right through this tiny, powerful muscle in your buttocks called the piriformis, a pear-shaped muscle deep in the glutes that helps laterally rotate the hip.If it gets too tight, it can impinge the sciatic nerve, causing tremendous pain, tingling, and numbness through the glutes and into the lower leg.Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain refers to pain in the sacroiliac joint region caused by abnormal motion in the sacroiliac joint, either too much motion or too little motion. People with SI joint pain often have trouble standing from a sitting position, transitioning from lying down to getting up, and frequently change positions to feel comfortable.This book will give you easy-to-understand and follow sciatica exercises to give you pain relief. You'll learn the following exercises and techniques, accompanied by clear illustrations that demonstrate the proper body positions.Eleven effective exercises to reverse sciatica symptoms in 20 minutes or less per day, Six resistance band strengthening exercises for sciatica relief, How to foam roll your sciatic pain away, Do-it-yourself techniques for SI joint pain relief, and Eleven exercises for instant SI joint pain relief.?If you have low back pain and sciatica, help is on the way to a more vibrant and engaging quality of life. Find relief from sciatica and SI joint pain with these 29 proven exercises from an orthopedic massage therapist specializing in treating chronic pain. You'll be glad you did!