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
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Kelsey said the second pregnancy was more difficult, experiencing sciatica, Braxton-Hicks contractions and an aversion to chicken.
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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
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
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sciatica
noun
sci·at·i·ca
sī-ˈat-i-kə
: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh
also
: pain in or near the hips
Medical Definition
sciatica
noun
sci·at·i·ca
sī-ˈat-i-kə
: pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh caused by compression, inflammation, or reflex mechanisms
broadly
: pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts
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