Loren Fishman, MD, and Carol Ardman

Sciatica Solutions

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Spinal and Piriformis Problems

A world-renowned clinician’s practical and complete guide to understanding and alleviating neurological pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.

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.

“Stands out for its straightforward presentation of scientific information for lay readers and its emphasis on empowering sciatica sufferers so that they can seek out the best treatment for themselves.”—Library Journal

“Fishman has taken a complex problem and explained it so clearly that the reader feels empowered. ... I will recommend this book to my patients suffering from back pain.”—Carole Lewis, PhD, author of The Divine Diet

“An excellent and important educational and reference
manual.”—John Kepner, executive director, International Association of Yoga Therapists

Loren Fishman, MD, is a rehabilitation specialist and professor at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. Carol Ardman is a freelance writer and editor. Coauthors of Cure Back Pain with Yoga, they live in New York.