Bob Taylor

When the sciatic nerve is irritated to the extent of inflammation, sciatica is presented and it is the recurrent cause of lower back and leg pain. More often than not, sciatica is caused by the nerve being compressed by a herniated disc. However, it can also be caused by other issues affecting the sciatic nerve.

The nerves are composed of fibers known as axons and are the transmission lines of the nerve cells to receptors in the muscles, skin, and internal organs. The nerves transmit the feeling of pain from these receptors to the brain. If the nerve will not transmit the signals, then the brain cannot process the feeling of pain and the patient will not feel anything, like in cases of stroke

Normally, for some people sciatica will get better on its own. The healing process usually takes a few days or weeks and most cases of sciatic nerve pain heal within six to fourteen weeks. Nevertheless, the sporadic cases of sciatica might be a sign that it should be managed to avoid it getting worse over time. There are various ways to achieve relief from sciatica.

If you have ever felt pain in the lower back, buttock and leg area, then perhaps you thought it was just a normal pain that any pain killer could get rid of. Then you noticed that the pain became persistent to a point where you could no longer bear it.

A term that may be difficult for all of us to understand but has affected many people in the world is piriformis syndrome. This is a disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle applies pressure on the sciatic nerve.

We often tend to ignore our neck and back ache considering it to be a common problem caused by our hectic life style. We think we will get well soon but it may be the starting point for a series of problems. However we need to realize that the reason for these problems lies deep inside the body. Your nerves are the power house of our body and if they get damaged or disrupted then your body will eventually develop problems. You