A few years ago, I had a flair up of sciatica that nearly put me out of commission. In fact, I thought it was going to drive me to the loony bin! I have an inside desk job, and sitting on my left side was so painful that I wanted to put my fist through the wall some days. I was eventually diagnosed with sciatic nerve inflammation or sciatica. But where did it come from and how did I get it?
As a rule, people afflicted with sciatica will say they have a sharp, running pain down their rear end and down the leg into the back of the foot. It's almost like someone hooking you up to a couple of electric conductors and shocking you repeatedly. In addition to that, some people report numbness, tingling and burning that will get worse with stress.
Sciatic nerve inflammation and flair up is brought about by any number of reasons, but the primary cause can be traced back to physical strain throughout normal, everyday life. Some of the more common causes are: poor posture in sitting, walking, standing or even sleeping, muscle strains from sports or other physical activities or other maladies. All of these add up to extra stress on the sciatic nerve and surrounding tissue which can cause the flair ups. For the most part, it is the nerve itself that is normally being irritated, where from tumors, pregnancy or other factors.
Moreover, the most usual cause of Sciatica is the extreme and constant contraction of the muscles. The sciatic nerve runs under the piriformis muscle, and this muscle is positioned in the lower section of the spine and aid with the hip rotation. The piriformis muscle is prone to being hurt by arthritis in the hip, a fall, or when one leg is shorter than the other since this can bring in spasms and contraction in the muscle which squeeze the Sciatic nerve.
To find out the cause of sciatica, the doctor has to evaluate the patient's medical history, and have them to undergo a neurological and physical examination. This medical examination consists of MRI, CT scan, and x-rays.
It's a good idea to run through any and all of these tests that your doctor orders as one of them is likely to reveal the source of the problem. Always bare in mind the importance of pinpointing the cause or underlying factor first, so you can work towards elimination. There are many causes of sciatic nerve pain.
There is a way to cure sciatica and the discomfort that comes with it, but you need to be prepared to work at it. Curing the problem may involve several steps and you it will not be easy. It takes persistence and the ability to work for the goal. Do it right, and you will be get better. - 15437
As a rule, people afflicted with sciatica will say they have a sharp, running pain down their rear end and down the leg into the back of the foot. It's almost like someone hooking you up to a couple of electric conductors and shocking you repeatedly. In addition to that, some people report numbness, tingling and burning that will get worse with stress.
Sciatic nerve inflammation and flair up is brought about by any number of reasons, but the primary cause can be traced back to physical strain throughout normal, everyday life. Some of the more common causes are: poor posture in sitting, walking, standing or even sleeping, muscle strains from sports or other physical activities or other maladies. All of these add up to extra stress on the sciatic nerve and surrounding tissue which can cause the flair ups. For the most part, it is the nerve itself that is normally being irritated, where from tumors, pregnancy or other factors.
Moreover, the most usual cause of Sciatica is the extreme and constant contraction of the muscles. The sciatic nerve runs under the piriformis muscle, and this muscle is positioned in the lower section of the spine and aid with the hip rotation. The piriformis muscle is prone to being hurt by arthritis in the hip, a fall, or when one leg is shorter than the other since this can bring in spasms and contraction in the muscle which squeeze the Sciatic nerve.
To find out the cause of sciatica, the doctor has to evaluate the patient's medical history, and have them to undergo a neurological and physical examination. This medical examination consists of MRI, CT scan, and x-rays.
It's a good idea to run through any and all of these tests that your doctor orders as one of them is likely to reveal the source of the problem. Always bare in mind the importance of pinpointing the cause or underlying factor first, so you can work towards elimination. There are many causes of sciatic nerve pain.
There is a way to cure sciatica and the discomfort that comes with it, but you need to be prepared to work at it. Curing the problem may involve several steps and you it will not be easy. It takes persistence and the ability to work for the goal. Do it right, and you will be get better. - 15437
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