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Massage Therapist

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A client is experiencing shooting pain in the gluteal region that sometimes runs down the back of their leg. Which nerve may be impinged?
  1. Median
  2. Ulnar
  3. Sciatic
  4. Femoral
Explanation
Answer: C The sciatic nerve arises out of the S2 (Sacral 2) foramen (hole) and passes through the gluteal area and into the back of the knee. Since the sciatic nerve often passes directly through the piriformis muscle, a contracted piriformis can impinge or place pressure on the nerve causing shooting pain in the gluteals, low back, hip, and leg.
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