Radicular Pain Assessment

Radicular pain, such as sciatica, is a prevalent condition treated by clinicians. It is a type of pain caused by inflammation and/or compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots, typically from L4 to S1 (1). This condition leads to an altered nerve function due to abnormal nerve excitability, which can manifest as paresthesia, pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia, hyperreflexia, and muscle spasms. Radicular pain usually presents in the … Continue reading Radicular Pain Assessment