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How to get rid of sciatica pain
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:53
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It’s a pain that runs from your lower back, through your buttocks and down the back of your leg. It hurts to sit, it’s uncomfortable to lie down, and it seems stretching doesn’t help. That pain you’re experiencing is an effect of your sciatic nerve and it can be severe.
Causes and risk factors for sciatica pain
When your sciatic nerve becomes pinched it can create sciatica pain. Causes for a pinched sciatic nerve include an overgrowth of a bone on the vertebrae, a tumor, diabetes or a herniated disc (herniated discs occur when the cushion-like discs between your vertebrae slip out and start irritating nerves and tissues).
Factors that increase one’s risk of sciatica pain are:
- Age: herniated discs occurs more often in older individuals
- Obesity
- Occupation: certain jobs may require constant twisting of the spine or carrying heavy loads
- Prolonged sitting
- Diabetes.
Symptoms of sciatica
Sciatica has one main symptom: Pain. This pain can travel from the lower back through the leg. It can be mild or severe. Typically, sciatica occurs on one side and pain may feel like an instant jolt or persist throughout the day.
Other symptoms of sciatica are:
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Muscle weakness
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