Sciatica Video Library

Animated sciatica videos clearly illustrate how sciatica pain is caused through pressure on the sciatic nerve through a number of common low back conditions. Related videos show how pressure is taken off the sciatic nerve through sciatica treatments such as pain medications, lumbar epidural steroid injections, physical therapy and sciatica surgery.

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Lumbar Radiculopathy Video

When a nerve root is irritated as it exits the lower spine, it produces pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness going into the leg and is known as a lumbar radiculopathy.
Posterior view of piriformis muscles in the buttocks.

Piriformis Syndrome Video

Piriformis syndrome is an irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by the contraction of the piriformis muscle.
Posterior view of the greater sciatic foramen.

Sciatic Nerve Anatomy Video

Watch an animated video detailing the anatomy of the sciatic nerve.
Posterior view of the legs showing pain in the left leg.

Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video

Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
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Sciatica Causes and Treatments Video

Learn about the possible causes of sciatica and the various treatment options such as medications, exercise, surgery, and steroid injections.
Woman lying supine doing Single Knee to Chest

Sciatica Treatment Video

Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.
Woman questioning what is your sciatic nerve and why does it hurt so much.

Video: What Is Your Sciatic Nerve and Why Does It Hurt So Much?

Find out what causes pain along your sciatic nerve.