Radiculopathy refers to pain that is referred from the spinal nerve roots to other parts of the body. Radiculopathy may ensue when the spinal nerve roots are irritated or compressed by one of many conditions (stenosis, herniated disc, etc.). Lumbar radiculopathy is known for referred pain in the leg and foot and is also known as sciatica. Cervical radiculopathy refers to referred pain felt in the arms, hands and fingers (watch our cervical radiculopathy video). Learn more about radiculopathy in the following resources.
Before reviewing specific sciatica exercises, it is first important to explain what sciatica is, as the term is often misused and its definition misunderstood.
There are many terms used to describe spinal disc problems, but it is best to focus on an understanding of the medical diagnosis. This article clarifies common disc conditions such as a herniated disc, pinched nerve, and degenerative disc disease.
The six conditions that can cause sciatica, or pain along the sciatic nerve, include lumbar herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, piriformis syndr...
This article provides an overview of spinal cord anatomy, nerve anatomy, how they interact with each other, and how they react to conditions such as a herniated disc.
Sciatica has different effects depending on which nerve root it is affecting. The sciatic nerve roots are extremely sensitive, thus herniations or inflammation can easily irr...
Cervical stenosis with myelopathy is a degenerative condition that pinches the spinal cord. Symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis vary and most often occur in elderly patients.
There are many terms used to describe spinal disc problems, but it is best to focus on an understanding of the medical diagnosis. This article clarifies common disc conditions such as a herniated disc, pinched nerve, and degenerative disc disease.