Low back pain is described as a very common condition that tends to affect about 70% of the
population at some point in time with varying degrees of symptoms severity. Although
definitions vary sciatic pain is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to the leg
(normally below the knee and into the foot and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of
low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically experience a more persistent and severe type of
pain a less favorable outcome consume more healthcare resources and have more prolonged
disability and absence from work than those with low back pain alone. Managing Sciatica and
Radiculopathies in Primary Care Practice provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of the
subject and provides the answers to key questions for primary care practitioners about low back
pain in patients including definitions and causes current management approaches diagnostic
and treatment algorithms as well as clinical practice guidelines.
