Definition
A clinical examination where the doctor raises the patient's straightened leg while lying flat. Pain radiating down the leg at a certain angle indicates nerve root compression, helping diagnose sciatica and disc problems.
Straight Leg Raise Test
diagnosticThe straight leg raise test is a simple clinical examination for sciatica and disc problems. You lie flat on your back while the doctor slowly lifts your straightened leg. If pain shoots down the leg below the knee at a certain angle, it suggests a lower back nerve root is being compressed or stretched. It takes only moments and needs no equipment.
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