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Understanding Lumbago and Sciatica by William C Chisha is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) Lumbago refers to low back pain, which 60-90% of adults experience at some point. Common causes include lumbar strain, degenerative changes, herniated disks, and spinal stenosis. 2) Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is commonly caused by disk herniations at L5 or S1 levels. 3) Evaluation of low back pain and sciatica involves history, physical exam including straight leg raise test, and potentially imaging like MRI which is most he
- Author
- William C Chisha
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- EN