Sciatica

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a painful condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, through the hips and buttocks, down each leg. It typically affects one side of the body and can cause sharp, burning pain, numbness, or tingling along the nerve path.

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Common Causes of Sciatica:

🦴 Herniated Disc (Slipped Disc) – Presses on the sciatic nerve.
🦠 Spinal Stenosis – Narrowing of the spinal canal, compressing nerves.
🏋 Piriformis Syndrome – Tightening of the piriformis muscle (deep in the buttock).
💀 Spondylolisthesis – When a vertebra slips over another.
🚶 Prolonged Sitting or Poor Posture – Increases pressure on the sciatic nerve.

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Symptoms of Sciatica:

💢 Sharp or burning pain in the lower back, buttocks, and leg.
🦵 Pain radiates down one leg (worsens with movement).
⚡ Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected leg or foot.
📌 Pain worsens when sitting, standing, coughing, or sneezing.