sciatica

noun

sci·at·i·ca sī-ˈa-ti-kə

: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh

broadly : pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts

Examples of sciatica in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kelsey said the second pregnancy was more difficult, experiencing sciatica, Braxton-Hicks contractions and an aversion to chicken. —

Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023 Experts in sciatica include neurologists, rheumatologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors and, when appropriate, surgeons such as orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023 Acupuncture Acupuncture can significantly help sciatica in pregnancy, according to research. —

Laura Riley, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023 Unlike other mattresses on the market, this one uses maximum support to alleviate discomfort that stems from conditions like sciatica, arthritis, herniated disc, and scoliosis. —

Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023 But that's rarely the cause of sciatica in pregnancy. —

Laura Riley, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023 Ready to say sayonara to sciatica pain and find sweet relief? —

Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023 This is because sciatica pain doesn’t come from an injury to the sciatic nerve itself. —

Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023 Francis, who became pope 10 years ago, has knee problems and sciatica that have caused a severe limp and have, in recent months, often required him to use a wheelchair. —

Gaia Pianigiani and Elisabetta Povoledo, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2023 See More

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