Don’t Let Your Wallet Give You Sciatica!

How is that possible, you ask, how can your wallet cause Sciatica?

While this may sound outlandish, it is actually true: sitting on your wallet can significantly increase the risk of suffering from a painful nerve condition called Sciatica. The thicker the wallet, the greater is the damage on your nerves and muscles.

But why?

When you sit down while having a fat wallet in your back pocket, one of your buttocks is kept raised. This means that your hips are in an unbalanced state. Sitting in such a position for several hours at a stretch can put your hips under intense stress. The pressure put by the wallet on the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, leading to Sciatica.

At present, researchers at the University of Waterloo are looking closely at how a fat wallet interferes with the biomechanics of the spine and the hips.

Do you have Sciatica?

The simplest way to find out whether you already have Sciatica is to observe yourself carefully. If you notice two or more of the following symptoms, then you may want to consult a doctor:

· Burning or tingling sensation in back of the leg

· Constant pain on one side of the buttock or leg

· The pain becomes worse while sitting

· Weakness or numbness in the leg

· Difficulty in walking or standing

· Pain spreading down the leg

Managing your wallet

· The most obvious solution is to refrain from keeping your wallet in the back pocket. Keep it in the side or front pockets of your trousers instead.

· Take a good hard look at the things you keep in your wallet. Remove anything that is unnecessary. This will help keep your wallet slim, neat and trim.

· If you have to carry around lots of things, then get a fanny pack. It has far greater space and more security than a wallet, and is quite comfortable to wear.

· If you have to sit for several hours at a stretch, then watch your sitting area. Make sure it is stable and flat while having minimal padding for comfort and support.

The ever-present danger of Sciatica

Everyday carelessness like sitting on a fat wallet can end up triggering Sciatica, leading to chronic pain, irritation and discomfort. Why take the risk of such needless suffering? If you want to know more about this problem or if you are already noticing some uncomfortable symptoms, then you need to consult an experienced pain management clinic. This will help you avoid Sciatica or provide you with early treatment to nip the problem in the bud.

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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