Sciatica vs. Piriformis Syndrome: How to Tell the Difference
Both conditions cause buttock and leg pain along the sciatic nerve, but the source is different. Learn how to distinguish sciatica from piriformis syndrome.
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Understanding the structural root โ and how to address it properly
Sciatic nerve pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis โ it signals that a structural issue such as disc herniation, piriformis compression, or sacroiliac misalignment is impinging the nerve pathway. Treating the pain alone leaves the mechanical cause intact and guarantees recurrence. SPINE-X targets the precise structural fault, decompressing the nerve and resolving the radiating pattern at its source.
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