STEM-Talk cover image

Episode 35: Stuart McGill explains the mechanics of back pain and the secrets to a healthy spine

STEM-Talk

00:00

Is There a Cause of Sciatica?

A sciatica is a common complaint, one in which misdiagnosis is common. It usually is caused by narrowing of the disks and a little bit of arthritic activity in the vertebra. The more usual treatment approach is to use a walker or cane. But we find over half the time we get a better effect by doing the opposite.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app