SCIATICA Definition & Meaning

sciatica

[sahy-at-i-kuh]

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noun

Pathology.

pain and tenderness at some points of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disk; sciatic neuralgia.
any painful disorder extending from the hip down the back of the thigh and surrounding area.

sciatica

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noun

a form of neuralgia characterized by intense pain and tenderness along the course of the body's longest nerve ( sciatic nerve ), extending from the back of the thigh down to the calf of the leg

sciatica

Chronic pain in the hip and upper leg caused by irritation of a large nerve — the sciatic nerve — that runs through the pelvis and down the back of the thigh.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of sciatica¹

1400–50; < Medieval Latin, noun use of feminine of sciaticus sciatic

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of sciatica¹

C15: from Late Latin sciatica; see _sciatic

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There Stusser developed a serious case of sciatica and went on a quest to heal himself.

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I'd struggled with sciatica for eight weeks leading up to the race, making running painful and incredibly slow.

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The Reddit user said he “experienced sciatica for the first time” while on the water, according to Business Insider, though it’s not clear whether the painful condition caused his accident or resulted from it.

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That turned out to be a bulging disc which caused sciatica and in the period since she has "questioned whether I wanted to be in this sport any more".

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“I have sciatica, and if I’m able to stand for five minutes, that’s a big deal for me,” Elizabeth Shayne said over the phone.

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sciatic sciatic nerve

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