NCCAOM Sciatica Signs and Symptoms Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of sciatica? Choose the best possible answer.
- Pain in the lower back region
- Pain in the foot
- Option 1 & 2
- Pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and effects the muscles that the sciatic nerve innervates
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What causes piriformis syndrome?
- The piriformis muscle can become tight or have spasms due to trauma or overuse, which may cause the spinal nerve to become compressed beneath it
- Muscular trigger points not being properly stretched
- Pregnancy may cause piriformis syndrome
- Paget's Bone disease may cause piriformis syndrome
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What is spondylolisthesis?
- When the nucleus pulposis slips out and presses on the nerve adjacent to it
- Where the vertebrae of the spine slides forward over the bone below it and causes the spinal nerve root to be squeezed
- This happens when the spinal disc ruptures
- None of the above
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What activities may cause a spinal disc herniation?
- Lifting heavy objects with improper form
- Fall from height
- Recent trauma from motor vehicle accident
- All of the above.
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What does it mean to have a spinal disc herniation?
- This occurs when the liquid center of the disc bulges outwards, tearing the external ring of fibers (annulus fibrosis) and extrudes into the spinal canal
- To have some slight pain in the low back
- When Sciatica is caused by tumors within the spinal canal
- None of the above
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According to the research, how effective is acupuncture in reducing symptoms and the pain caused by sciatica?
- Acupuncture can be effective treatment for sciatica pain for some people
- According to the research, it does not work
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What bone disorders mentioned in the reading may cause sciatica?
- Paget's Bone Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Option 1 & 2
- Piriformis Syndrome
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What every day habits or activities could cause someone to develop sciatica?
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- The use of tool belts which hang around the hips and cause significant misalignment of the sacral vertebrae over long time periods
- Heavy weight lifting
- All of the above
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True or False:

In 15% of the population, the sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis muscle rather than beneath it. The piriformis muscle inserts on the upper medial portion of the greater trochanter and acts as a sacroiliac joint stabilizer
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- False
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What causes piriformis syndrome?
- The piriformis muscle can become tight or have spasms due to trauma or overuse, which may cause the spinal nerve to become compressed beneath it
- Muscular trigger points not being properly stretched
- Pregnancy may cause piriformis syndrome
- Paget's Bone disease may cause piriformis syndrome
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