Neurontin and Sciatica

Sciatica - Sciatica is a pain in the leg due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain generally goes from the back of the thigh to the back of the calf, and may also extend upward to the hip and down to the foot.

Radicular pain - ... is transferred pain "radiated" along the dermatome (sensory distribution) of a nerve due to pressure on the radicle (nerve root; so named for its resemblance to plant roots) at its connection to the spinal column. A common form of radiculitis is sciatica, or radicular pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower spine to the lower back, gluteal muscles, and upper thigh, as often caused by a herniated disk or osteophytes in the lumbar region of the spine.

Lumbago - ... which may be defined as a mid to lower back pain which may extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion. If/when the lower limb is involved, the symptom is termed sciatica rather than lumbago.

Relieving Sciatica: Using Complementary Medicine to Overcome the Pain of Sciatica by Larry Credit,

Explores the causes of neurontin and sciatica and alternative treatment options for sciatica, including chiropractic, psychotherapy, acupressure, yoga, qigong, massage, neurontin and sciatica and Tai Chi
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