- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; 1 Reprint edition (26 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0393330419
- ISBN-13: 978-0393330410
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.3 x 21 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 195,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sciatica is the feeling of pain, numbness, "electric shocks," or strange sensations in the seat and running down the leg. It will afflict some five million Americans this year. In easy-to-understand terms, Loren Fishman demystifies the relationship between neurological injury and sciatica, explains the most common causes, leads readers to an exact diagnosis, and outlines the options available for lasting comfort and cure.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I was half expecting a heavy going medical journal but, the book was extremely easy to read. There are multiple descriptions of the various forms & symptoms of sciatica as well as some alarming treatment scenarios, however, on the whole I was able to home in on the sections which I believed to be particular to my 'condition' and it did give me a boost to know that there was hope. By that I mean, if you have ever had a bout of sciatica, you will understand how debilitating it can be and how desperate it can actually make you feel when you can't even lie down without searing pain in the backside and legs.
I would certainly recommend this if you want to understand this condition & get some guidance on what can be done to treat it, but there is no substitute for a good physio, still 5 out of 5 for moral boosting capabilities & information.
I would certainly recommend this if you want to understand this condition & get some guidance on what can be done to treat it, but there is no substitute for a good physio, still 5 out of 5 for moral boosting capabilities & information.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Informative and generally useful tool for sciatica problems
26 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback
Summary: There are not many books out there that deal strictly with sciatica issues. Of the few I've seen, this is clearly the most comprehensive and informative. While it comes up short on a few areas, it's a good read if sciatica pain is a part of your life.
I found this to be a helpful compendium of information, resources and techniques to deal with sciatica pain. It's heavy on the "why" issue, discussing at length the several factors that cause sciatica pain. It also provides a wealth of information concerning piriformis issues, a topic that is not discussed nearly as often as a causative factor (versus disc and spinal-based causes).
The second half of the book deals with controlling and curing sciatic problems. This was a bit of a disappointment for me, since I was expecting more "self-help" tools such as exercises and stretches that can help alleviate sciatica pain. There are some provided, but it's not nearly as much as I had hoped for. On the plus side, each exercise is described as to whether it is effective for a spinal-type issue or a piriformis issue. But, they are sparsely illustrated, mainly using text to describe something that clearly would benefit from a good series of illustrations.
Much of the control and cure portion of the book is dedicated to the various techniques used to control sciatica pain, such as physical therapy, medications, surgery and many others. It's good information, but with so many areas/techniques to cover, none are dealt with in as much detail as I would have wanted.
The overall writing style is clear, and there are many, many references cited for additional research.
It's a decent book if you're a sciatica pain sufferer (as I am). But, I found it to be a good book to check out from the library rather than purchase (unless you can get it used for a very low price). There's not much in the book that I wanted to refer to again and again to make it worth purchasing.
I found this to be a helpful compendium of information, resources and techniques to deal with sciatica pain. It's heavy on the "why" issue, discussing at length the several factors that cause sciatica pain. It also provides a wealth of information concerning piriformis issues, a topic that is not discussed nearly as often as a causative factor (versus disc and spinal-based causes).
The second half of the book deals with controlling and curing sciatic problems. This was a bit of a disappointment for me, since I was expecting more "self-help" tools such as exercises and stretches that can help alleviate sciatica pain. There are some provided, but it's not nearly as much as I had hoped for. On the plus side, each exercise is described as to whether it is effective for a spinal-type issue or a piriformis issue. But, they are sparsely illustrated, mainly using text to describe something that clearly would benefit from a good series of illustrations.
Much of the control and cure portion of the book is dedicated to the various techniques used to control sciatica pain, such as physical therapy, medications, surgery and many others. It's good information, but with so many areas/techniques to cover, none are dealt with in as much detail as I would have wanted.
The overall writing style is clear, and there are many, many references cited for additional research.
It's a decent book if you're a sciatica pain sufferer (as I am). But, I found it to be a good book to check out from the library rather than purchase (unless you can get it used for a very low price). There's not much in the book that I wanted to refer to again and again to make it worth purchasing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Siatica Solutions by Fishman
13 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I reviewed the book options on Siatica, this was the only one that mentioned Siatica goes away sometimes. That led me to hope and indeed, it is going away, albeit slowly. There was also a test one can do alone to determine if there is disc damage. Very helpful.
12 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A top pick for libraries seeking a comprehensive yet easy reference.
11 Dec 2006
Format:Hardcover
Sciatica Solutions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Cure of Spinal and Piriformis Problems may sound technical but it's medical knowledge is most accessible to lay readers, making it a top pick for public libraries because of its ease of reference and because back problems are one of the most common medical conditions affecting the general population. Chapters cover symptoms, the neurology involved in the range of complaints sciatica shows, and identify seven primary causes, differentiating it from its related piriformis problems and surveying the treatment for both. Dr. Fishman holds some thirty years of clinical experience including alternative medicine, so his SCIATICA SOLUTIONS embraces the best of both worlds, making it a top pick for libraries seeking a comprehensive yet easy reference.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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