4 Sciatica Triggering Factors You Didn’t Know

Sciatica is a problem affecting the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, through the buttocks and down both legs. When the bones or muscle structure surrounding the nerve begin to put pressure on it, this produces irritation. This can lead to chronic pain and severe discomfort.

Symptoms of Sciatica

· Constant pain on one side of the buttock or leg

· Burning or tingling sensation

· Weakness and numbness in the leg

· Difficulty in walking or standing

· Radiating pain down the leg

Most people think that it takes some kind of traumatic injury to trigger Sciatica. However, certain factors which seem harmless can end up triggering Sciatic pain. Today, let’s talk about 4 such things which can drastically increase your risk of suffering from this problem.

Triggering factors for Sciatica

1. Keeping things in back pocket: A pocket is where you keep things – what’s this got to do with Sciatica? Actually, keeping things in the back pocket gradually puts pressure on the buttock and the back of the thighs, which in turn irritates the sciatic nerve beneath the muscles. The damage is greatly worsened when sitting with things like a fat wallet in the back pocket.

2. Wearing tight clothes: Wearing tight-fitting trousers and underpants can end up causing sciatic pain. The tight fit restricts movement and puts pressure on the nerves underlying the skin and muscles. Such clothing also restricts blood circulation especially while sitting.

3. Using high-heeled shoes: Wearing high heels pushes the entire body weight to the front of the foot, where there is less support. Wearing such shoes regularly can build up strain on the thighs, which in turn puts the hamstrings and sciatic nerve under stress.

4. Being overweight: The latest research has confirmed a suspicion that doctors had for years: people with excess body weight are at heightened risk of having Sciatica. The excess weight puts stress on the spine which in future can irritate the sciatic nerve, triggering pain and the recognizable tingling sensation.

Sciatica is serious

If left untreated, sciatic pain can severely disrupt your life. Sciatica can make it difficult to stand or walk or sit. You need to visit a specialized clinic without delay if you observe any of the standard symptoms. Nonetheless, the simplest way to keep sciatic pain at bay is to avoid the above-mentioned issues and follow expert advice.

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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