Nerve irritation will often mimic muscle tightness. If the sciatic nerve (which runs down the back of the leg) is irritated, it can be mistaken for hamstring tightness.
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Sciatica isn’t really a diagnosis but a term used to describe a symptom – pain down the back of the leg (following the path of the sciatic nerve.) There are many different potential causes of sciatica and each case needs to be managed accordingly. This articles describes the three most common causes of sciatica and… Continue Reading
A spinal disc is thinnest and weakness at the back, so if it herniates it usually does so backwards towards the spinals nerves. If the nerves are compressed by the herniating disc this can cause sciatic symptoms into the legs. Bending forward will tend to exacerbate this herniation whilst extension (backwards bending) can help reduce… Continue Reading
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