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This stress takes a toll, causing inflammation in several areas. If this inflammationreachesacertainpoint, itmaycompressthesenerves — resulting in pain. It can also be due to issues related to the pelvic position and sacroiliac joint. What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? Sciatica is normally noticed as a pain radiating from the lower back. Often, this pain extends to the buttock, spiraling down the leg and extendingtothecalf. Ifyou’resufferingfromsciatica,youmightfeel the discomfort anywhere along this nerve pathway. The pain itself can be dull, aching or even sharp. In some cases, the compressed nerve may feel like it burns. In other cases, the compressed nerve may simply issue a sharp jolt of pain. Some peopleexperiencingsciaticamayexperience legnumbness,tingling orweakness. Ifsciatica isn’ttreated, itcanhindermobilityaltogether and cause irreversable weakness.
If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches and pinched nerves could be symptomsofsciatica.While“sciatica”maysoundserious, it’sentirely curable. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. This nerve, whichbranchesfromyour lowerback—spanningacrossyourhips, buttocks and legs — can be injured or stressed in several ways. The most common cause of sciatica-related pain is inflammation in the spine, where compressed nerves are aggravated. Whilesciaticapaincanbe intense, it istreatable.A lotofsciaticacases, in fact, can be resolved without operation — and within just a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered severe sciatica causing leg weakness, bladder changes or nerve issues, there’s still hope. What Causes Sciatica? In most cases, sciatica occurs when one of the back’s discs are herniated. It can also happen if the spine narrows — an effect called spinal stenosis. As we age, our backs undergo a lot of stress.
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