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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide to Orthopedics since 1999

Sciatica: A Common Cause of Leg Pain

Sunday April 24, 2005
Sciatica is caused by irritation to one of the large nerves to the legs and thighs. Sciatica causes pain around the hip and thigh region. Treatments for sciatica aim to reduce the irritation of this important nerve. For more information about sciatica, you can read more here...

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