According to him, one of the lesser-known and often misunderstood manifestations of endometriosis is when it involves the pelvic nerves, particularly the sciatic nerve or sacral nerve roots.

The cauda equina is the lumbar and sacral nerve roots extending from the lowest part of the spinal cord. It fills the thecal sac from approximately L2 to S1.

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Sciatic nerve pain can cause mild, daily aching or severe pain. These sciatica stretches, like prone press-ups and nerve glides, help reduce and prevent pain.

Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS). Using an electric stimulator (similar to a pacemaker) under your skin, your doctor can stimulate your sacral nerve with electric pulses.

The electrode sends a pulse to the nerves at the base of your spine that control your bladder. Over time, the nerve stimulation eases your need to pee. Sacral nerve stimulation.

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