Assertion: sciatic nerve | /r/HasProperty | compressed
Facets:
value: sometimes
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: When the sciatic nerve is compressed, one or more neurological symptoms may accompany the pain.
text: Neurological symptoms may result in reduced function of the affected leg and is more common when the sciatic nerve is compressed.
text: When the sciatic nerve is compressed, it is common to experience reduced motor functions and weakness in the affected leg.
text: When the sciatic nerve is irritated, inflamed, or compressed, it causes sciatica.
text: The sciatic nerve can be compressed, inflamed, or damaged by different factors which can range from infection, pressure, systemic illness, or injuries.
text: However, if pain continues for more than 4-8 weeks, x-ray or MRI may be recommended to help identify the reason why the sciatic nerve is being compressed.
text: Sciatica pain is a condition where the sciatic nerve is either compressed or is injured due to a possible number of reasons.
text: Piriformis syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated by the piriformis muscle.
text: Less commonly the sciatic nerve itself can be compressed or pinched, and pain can radiate through the full length of the nerve, causing pain throughout much of the lower body.
text: If this muscle is tight, the sciatic nerve that runs underneath is thought to be compressed, causing pain.
text: When the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, it will cause SEVERE SCIATICA PAIN in the areas the sciatic nerve controls: in your low back, into your gluts, into your hip, and down your leg as far as your feet.
text: When the sciatic nerve is compressed, the resulting inflammation creates the collection of symptoms known as sciatica.
text: Sometimes the sciatic nerve is so compressed that surgery is required to make more room for it.
text: Muscle inflammation, fractures, infections, and other conditions that result in the sciatic nerve being compressed or aggravated can also trigger Sciatica-like symptoms.
text: In most cases, when a sciatic nerve is compressed only one side is affected with pain, although the pain may alternate from one side to the other.
text: If pain is severe or long-lasting, an MRI or other imaging test can be done to view the sciatic nerve and see if it is being compressed.