What Is Sciatica And How To Address It?

Are you suffering from a pain in your leg and lower back that gets more annoying when you move, sit or stand for a long time? Is the pain more severe in your leg than your back? Keep on reading to know the cause behind your pain!

Herniated Disc and Sciatica pain is usually described with a wide variety of characteristics. This pain has the potential to become debilitating over time. It may come and go or stay for longer periods, but can be relieved with certain postures, exercises, and/or treatments.

Now, let’s dive deeper into Sciatica symptoms, causes and how to treat Sciatica without surgery.

What is Sciatica and How Does Its Pain Feel Like?

Sciatica Is the pain that exists due to the sciatic nerve which is located at the base of the spine (lower back), moving through the hips, buttocks and runs along the back of each leg.

If your pain feels like a sharp stab, jolt, or electric shock, it is more likely that you suffer from Sciatica. Sciatica pain can be even worse when coughing or sneezing or when you sit or stand for long periods of time.

Moreover, Sciatica can cause significant irritation and/or inflammation in your sciatic nerve, which leads to numbness in your leg, and an annoying tingling sensation in your leg, calf or foot.

Wondering what are the main causes of Sciatica? Read on to learn more and recognize if it is applicable to you.

Common Causes of Sciatica

Lumbar Herniated Disc:

Research suggests that up to 90% of Sciatica pain is caused by a lumbar herniated disc. A herniated disc may compress the sciatic nerve on one side, causing symptoms in one leg, or the disc may bulge or herniate from both sides, causing symptoms in both legs (bilateral Sciatica).

Spinal Stenosis:

Spondylolisthesis:

Risk Factors for Sciatica

You may experience a greater risk for lower back Sciatica if you:

Experienced a previous injury
Are having age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated disks and bone spurs
Have obesity and excess weight
Have an a active job that requires carrying heavy items or driving a vehicle for long periods of time
Lack proper posture
Have diabetes. This affects the way the body uses blood sugar and boosts the risk of nerve damage.
Have an inactive lifestyle. Sitting all the time and not exercising prevents your muscles from becoming more flexible
Smoke. A new research suggests that daily smokers are 104% more likely than non-smokers to have chronic sciatica pain

Are pregnant and is expecting to give birth within 2-3 months

Sciatica During Pregnancy

As per multiple studies, Sciatica most likely occur during the third trimester, when both the mom and the baby are bulking up. As your little one packs on the pounds, you will begin to experience an acute ache down one side of the lower body. However, some moms-to-be can feel pain in both legs.

The good news is you can relieve Sciatica pain during pregnancy! Furthermore, most of the time the pain is temporary and it goes away after birth. Needless to say, Sciatica treatments are now available at Physiowell, one of the best Physiotherapy & Chiropractic health care centers in Dubai.

Physiotherapy, massage therapy and other Physiowell Treatments can help. If you are pregnant, be sure to check our Pre & Post Pregnancy Care Treatments that help you ease your pain.

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