The Sciatic nerve is the main nerve that runs down the lower spinal column. Most "shooting" Leg or Hip pain is traced to the sciatic nerve. Usually the problem is a protruding disk in the lower spinal column pressing on the roots to your sciatica nerve. Pinched sciatic nerves can feel like a bad leg cramp that lasts for weeks before it goes away. You may have pain, especially when you sit, sneeze or cough.
The gel-like inside (nucleus) of a disk may protrude into or through the disk’s outer lining (annulus). This herniated disk may press directly on nerve roots that become the sciatic nerve. The nerve may also get inflamed and irritated by chemicals from the disk’s nucleus. About one in every 50 people experience a herniated disk. 80-90% of people with sciatica get better with therapy without surgery.
Treatment A physical exam may help pinpoint the irritated nerve root. Your doctor may ask you to squat and rise, walk on your heels and toes or perform a straight leg raising test or other tests. Therapy items such as the Stamina Inversion System helps aliviate Sciatica nerve pain as it stretches back muscles and tissue and allows the back to relax and heal itself. Most people report much less pain and/or numbness after just a few uses of the Stamina Inversion System.
Leg Wedge Now you can sleep more comfortably; free from lower back pain, muscle spasms, and varicose vein discomfort. The Spine Reliever® Leg Wedge position is a form of traction recommended by doctors to reduce pressure on the lower spine, relieve muscle tension, increase circulation, and reduce stress on the heart. The viscoelastic memory foam layer molds to the shape of your legs supporting the knees while sleeping. Offers a hypo-allergenic terry cloth cotton cover with a non-slip bottom to ensure proper placement. Removeable and washable cover. Available in 3 sizes.
The Sciatic nerve is the main nerve that runs down the lower spinal column. Most "shooting" Leg or Hip pain is traced to the sciatic nerve. Usually the problem is a protruding disk in the lower spinal column pressing on the roots to your sciatica nerve. Pinched sciatic nerves can feel like a bad leg cramp that lasts for weeks before it goes away. You may have pain, especially when you sit, sneeze or cough. 
Now you can sleep more comfortably; free from lower back pain, muscle spasms, and varicose vein discomfort. The Spine Reliever® Leg Wedge position is a form of traction recommended by doctors to reduce pressure on the lower spine, relieve muscle tension, increase circulation, and reduce stress on the heart. The viscoelastic memory foam layer molds to the shape of your legs supporting the knees while sleeping. Offers a hypo-allergenic terry cloth cotton cover with a non-slip bottom to ensure proper placement. Removeable and washable cover. Available in 3 sizes.