Essential Things To Know About Sciatica

Do you feel a sharp, tingling pain that starts from the back or buttock and gradually moves down your leg or foot? The probable chance is that you are suffering from Sciatica. It occurs when the sciatic nerve gets irritated, resulting in pain, numbness & inflammation over the affected leg.

Symptoms of Sciatica

1. Radiating pain in mostly one side of the leg or buttock

2. Burning or tingling sensation

3. Feeling of numbness in the back and along the leg  

Leading reasons of Sciatica

1. Herniated Disc: This condition occurs when a disc in the spine gets herniated or bulged resulting in pressurising of the sciatic nerve.

2. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: The disorder happens when pressure is put on the spinal nerves in the lower back.   

3. Spondylolisthesis: This takes place when one vertebra slides forward over the other. It generally affects the lower region of the spine.

4. Accident or injury: Strong impact of any sports injury or motorcar accident can damage the nerve roots of the spinal region, leading to Sciatica.

5. Spinal Tumour: Sometimes there can be an unusual growth of spinal tumour in the lumbar region, increasing the risk of Sciatica.

Dos and Don’ts of Sciatica

1. Maintain right posture: Always maintain a correct posture while walking, sitting or standing. It keeps the spine in a proper position and reduces the chances of back pain and Sciatica.

2. Cut down excess weight: Being overweight puts extra pressure on the spine and the sciatic nerve. Reduce weight by exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet.

3. Refrain from using high-heeled footwear: Using high-heeled shoes on a regular basis pressurises the thighs, as well as strains the hamstrings and sciatic nerve.

4. Abstain from lifting heavy objects: Lifting heavy objects can strain the back and injure the sciatic nerve. Hence, it is advisable to avoid carrying heavy load.

5. Avoid wearing tight clothes: Wearing tight apparels can cut off the circulation of blood, block free movement of the body as well as trigger Sciatica.

 By Dr. Shabtab Khalid
Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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