1
: of, relating to, or situated near the hip
2
: of, relating to, or caused by sciatica
sciatic pains
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The pose also stretches the piriformis muscle, a small muscle deep in the buttocks that can cause sciatic pain when tight.
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis, or narrowing of the spine, can also cause sciatic pain.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Flexibility deficits in this structure may contribute to sciatic pain.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Compared to other, non-injured mice of the same age, those with the sciatic damage showed elevated levels of the gerozyme.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Additionally, certain yoga poses like pigeon pose, child's pose, and hip flexor stretches can also bring sciatic relief while simultaneously preparing your body for labor and delivery.
—Laura Riley, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023
My husband has been totally disabled by sciatic pain for three months.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
The Station 19 star took to Instagram to update fans on his ongoing struggle with sciatic back pain, which he's suffered from for years.
—Maggie Horton, Country Living, 26 Aug. 2023
Sciatica is incredibly common; up to 40 percent of adults will experience sciatic pain at some point during their lifespan, says Brett Warner, PT, DPT, C.S.C.S of Bespoke Treatments in New York City.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis, or narrowing of the spine, can also cause sciatic pain.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Flexibility deficits in this structure may contribute to sciatic pain.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Compared to other, non-injured mice of the same age, those with the sciatic damage showed elevated levels of the gerozyme.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Additionally, certain yoga poses like pigeon pose, child's pose, and hip flexor stretches can also bring sciatic relief while simultaneously preparing your body for labor and delivery.
—Laura Riley, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023
My husband has been totally disabled by sciatic pain for three months.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
The Station 19 star took to Instagram to update fans on his ongoing struggle with sciatic back pain, which he's suffered from for years.
—Maggie Horton, Country Living, 26 Aug. 2023
Sciatica is incredibly common; up to 40 percent of adults will experience sciatic pain at some point during their lifespan, says Brett Warner, PT, DPT, C.S.C.S of Bespoke Treatments in New York City.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
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“Sciatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sciatic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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