Idiopathic Sciatica

Idiopathic sciatica describes pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the lower back, buttocks and legs, which ha not been positively identified as coming from a verified spinal source. This scenario is rather common, with many patients not being able to achieve an accurate diagnosis of why they have pain.

Idiopathic Sciatica

Unknown Cause of Sciatica

Idiopathic means that the actual cause is unknown. Most patients with idiopathic lower back pain (as well as most patients who have a diagnosis which turns out to be incorrect…) are suffering from oxygen deprivation of the sciatic nerve and surrounding musculature. This process is nearly invisible and leaves barely any evidence of its existence (except trace elements in the nuclei of affected cells). Ischemia is the source of many painful conditions throughout the body, but is rarely correctly diagnosed by medical science, since it is often linked to a psychosomatic causation and therefore defies the generally Cartesian philosophy of modern healthcare.

Idiopathic Sciatica Alternatives

It is possible that sciatica symptoms which do not come from a spinal source might be the result of sacroiliac pain conditions or piriformis syndrome. However, these diagnoses, just like all the spinal sources, often act as mere scapegoats on which to blame pain, when in fact; the symptoms are not related to the suspected anatomical source. A good rule of thumb says that patients who have not enjoyed lasting and considerable relief from several seemingly appropriate therapies should consider the idea that their pain might have been misdiagnosed. Remember, anatomically induced pain typically resolves with indicated treatment. If this has not occurred and you continue to suffer, you might want to investigate knowledge therapy as an alternative sciatica treatment.

Idiopathic Sciatica Advice

I do not make recommendations lightly, but can not help but endorse knowledge therapy as a potential cure for many types of back pain. After all, it is the treatment I used to successfully end my pain after suffering for 18 years. I will always thank Dr. John Sarno for turning me on to this wonderful no risk option!

It is crucial to know that the body is designed to heal. Even confirmed sources of pain should get better with time and should cease producing painful symptoms within weeks. Long term pain which can not be traced to a specific anatomical structure is virtually always linked to ischemia. The cure is easy to enact, but does take some time and effort. At least, the cost is free (or very low) and you can not possibly wind up worse for giving it a shot. Try saying that about most surgical options!!!

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5/5/09 Revised 12/12/09