Sciatica & Nerve Pain

Nerve pain has its own vocabulary — burning, electric, tingling, the patient pointing to a line down the leg rather than to a region. These thirty notes walk through the nerve patterns I assess most often, from classic L5/S1 sciatica down to the entrapments at the elbow and foot that get mistaken for joint pain for months before someone names them.

• 21 Jul 2026 Exercises for numbness in the foot: Causes and Care A practice note on exercises for numbness in the foot — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Jul 2026 What causes sciatica: What I Tell Patients A practice note on what causes sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 14 Jul 2026 How to relieve leg pain from the back: What I Tell Patients A practice note on how to relieve leg pain from the back — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 10 Jul 2026 How to relieve a pinched nerve in the back: What Helps A practice note on how to relieve a pinched nerve in the back — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 09 Jul 2026 Relief for nerve pain in the leg: What I Tell Patients A practice note on relief for nerve pain in the leg — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 06 Jul 2026 Relief for tingling in the leg: A Practical Guide A practice note on relief for tingling in the leg — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 05 Jul 2026 Exercises for a pinched nerve in the back: From the Practice A practice note on exercises for a pinched nerve in the back — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 04 Jul 2026 Stretches for tingling in the leg: From the Practice A practice note on stretches for tingling in the leg — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 02 Jul 2026 How to relieve numbness in the foot: A Practical Guide A practice note on how to relieve numbness in the foot — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 01 Jul 2026 The best stretches for leg pain from the back: Causes and Care A practice note on the best stretches for leg pain from the back — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 29 Jun 2026 Exercises for leg pain from the back: A Clinical Note A practice note on exercises for leg pain from the back — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 26 Jun 2026 The best stretches for a pinched nerve in the back A practice note on the best stretches for a pinched nerve in the back — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 18 Jun 2026 The best stretches for numbness in the foot: From the Practice A practice note on the best stretches for numbness in the foot — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 13 Jun 2026 What causes nerve pain in the leg: A Practical Guide A practice note on what causes nerve pain in the leg — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 12 Jun 2026 Relief for sciatica A practice note on relief for sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 06 Jun 2026 What causes tingling in the leg: What Helps A practice note on what causes tingling in the leg — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 05 Jun 2026 Stretches for nerve pain in the leg: Causes and Care A practice note on stretches for nerve pain in the leg — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 13 May 2026 Brachial Plexus Irritation: The Shoulder-and-Arm Nerve Pattern A practice note on brachial plexus irritation — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 06 May 2026 Burning Foot Pain: Nerve Causes and Relief A practice note on burning foot pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 04 May 2026 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Conservative Care That Genuinely Helps A practice note on carpal tunnel conservative care — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 29 Apr 2026 When Nerve Pain Is a Red Flag: Recognising Cauda Equina A practice note on cauda equina red flag — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 24 Apr 2026 Cervical Radiculopathy: When the Arm Tingles From the Neck A practice note on cervical radiculopathy — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 09 Feb 2026 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow A practice note on cubital tunnel syndrome — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 16 Jan 2026 Double Crush Phenomenon: When Two Sites Compound One Nerve A practice note on double crush phenomenon — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Dec 2025 Femoral Nerve Entrapment: A Less Common but Important Pattern A practice note on femoral nerve entrapment — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 12 Sep 2025 McKenzie Centralization for Radiating Pain A practice note on McKenzie centralization — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 04 Sep 2025 Meralgia Paresthetica: Lateral Thigh Burning Explained A practice note on meralgia paresthetica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 02 Aug 2025 A Nerve Flossing Routine for Sciatica A practice note on nerve flossing routine — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 31 Jul 2025 Nerve Pain at Night: Why It Worsens and How to Sleep A practice note on nerve pain at night — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 28 Jul 2025 Nerve Pain vs Muscle Pain: How to Tell the Difference A practice note on nerve pain vs muscle pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 23 Jul 2025 Leg Numbness and Tingling: Mapping the Nerve A practice note on leg numbness and tingling — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 07 Jul 2025 Peroneal Nerve Compression: The Foot-Drop Pattern A practice note on peroneal nerve compression — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 30 Jun 2025 Piriformis Syndrome vs True Sciatica: How to Tell Them Apart A practice note on piriformis syndrome vs sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 27 Jun 2025 Plantar Nerve Pain: The Pattern Mistaken for Plantar Fasciitis A practice note on plantar nerve pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 03 Jun 2025 Radial Tunnel Syndrome: The Pattern Mistaken for Tennis Elbow A practice note on radial tunnel syndrome — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 01 Jun 2025 Return to Activity Protocols After Sciatica A practice note on return to activity after sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 01 May 2025 Sciatic Nerve Glides: A Neural Flossing Practical Guide A practice note on sciatic nerve glides — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 28 Apr 2025 Classic Sciatica Anatomy: What the Nerve Actually Does A practice note on sciatica anatomy — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 26 Apr 2025 Sciatica During Pregnancy: Conservative-Care Notes A practice note on sciatica during pregnancy — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 24 Apr 2025 Sciatica From Disc Herniation: A Recovery Roadmap A practice note on sciatica from disc herniation — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 21 Apr 2025 Sciatica From Spinal Stenosis: Why Walking Hurts A practice note on sciatica from spinal stenosis — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Apr 2025 Sciatica in Cyclists: Saddle, Fit, and Recovery A practice note on sciatica in cyclists — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 17 Apr 2025 Sciatica in Lifters: A Note on Loading and Recovery A practice note on sciatica in lifters — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 14 Apr 2025 Sciatica in Runners: A Sport-Specific Approach A practice note on sciatica in runners — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 09 Apr 2025 Sciatica Stretches You Can Do at Home A practice note on sciatica stretches at home — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 02 Apr 2025 Self-Tests for Nerve Involvement: A Practical Note A practice note on self-tests for nerve involvement — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 16 Mar 2025 Sleep Positions to Relieve Sciatic Pain A practice note on sleep positions sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 23 Feb 2025 Stretches for sciatica: A Clinical Note A practice note on stretches for sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 18 Feb 2025 Surgical vs Non-Surgical Decision-Making for Sciatica A practice note on surgical vs non-surgical sciatica — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 11 Feb 2025 Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: When the Foot Tingles at Night A practice note on tarsal tunnel syndrome — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 16 Jan 2025 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Nerve Compression A practice note on thoracic outlet nerve compression — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 18 Dec 2024 When Conservative Care Fails: Referral Signs A practice note on when conservative care fails — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 13 Dec 2024 When Sciatica Needs Imaging: MRI and CT Guidance A practice note on when sciatica needs imaging — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.