Sciatica is back pain caused by a problem with the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. When you injure, or something puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can cause pain in the lower back that spreads to the hip, buttocks, and leg.
- Web MD
Causes:
Sciatica is caused by irritation of the root(s) of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine.
Common causes include:
Being overweight
Not exercising regularly
Wearing high heels
Sleeping on a mattress that is too hard or too soft.
Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back)
Degenerative disc disease (breakdown of discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae)
Spondylolisthesis (a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over another one)
Pregnancy
Muscle spasm in the back or buttocks
Treatment Options:
Mechanical traction
Spinal manipulation
Acupuncture
Stretching exercises
Strengthening exercises
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