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For Stubborn Sciatica, Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot

If you’ve been laid low by sciatica pain for months, acupuncture might bring some lasting relief, according to a recent study.

Sciatica refers to symptoms that flare due to irritation of the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower or lumbar spine and runs down the back of each leg. Ofte...

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