About 40% of Americans have experienced sciatica – pain that radiates from the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and extends through the hips, buttocks and legs. Though the pain can be ...

Slip disc or sciatica? Know the key differences, symptoms, and causes of nerve pain—and learn when surgery becomes necessary ...

Sciatica can send searing, unrelenting pain down your legs, and surgery is often recommended if other less invasive measures fail to bring relief. Unfortunately, a new study review suggests that such ...

Recovery after back surgery depends on several factors. The type of surgery you have is one significant factor. The severity of your condition, your age, fitness level, and overall health also play a ...

CHICAGO — Two big government-funded studies on back surgery for painful herniated disks show no clear-cut reason to choose an operation over other treatment. The pain and physical function of the ...