Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is a condition which affects the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back down to the legs and feet. When this nerve is compressed or irritated, it can cause pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the affected areas.

Causes:

• Herniated Discs.

• Spinal stenosis.

• lumbar spondylosis.

• Narrowing of the spinal canal.

• Osteoarthritis.

• Pregnancy.

• Tumors, cysts or other growths.

• Pelvic injury or fracture.

• Spondylolisthesis.

• Degenerative disc disease.

Symptoms:

• Radiating pain in the lower

• Numbness or tingling sensations in the affected areas

• Weakness in the leg or foot.

Depending on the location of the compressed nerve, your symptoms may worsen when you bend over, lift objects, twist, sit down, cough or sneeze.