Bones are an important part of your musculoskeletal system, providing everything from the shape and form of your body to the support and protection of your organs – as well as allowing movement. Although your bones may be strong and flexible, they are not invincible, so they can partially or completely break. The severity of…
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Is Pain Down the Leg Sciatica?
If you have pain that begins in your lower back, spreads to one side, and then shoots down one buttock – ultimately traveling down the back of your leg – you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in your body, is compressed. This usually happens by…