what can cause sciatica?

Answer 1

Sciatica is a pain that runs along the sciatic nerve, a large nerve extending from the lower back and down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a common kind of back pain. Most sciatica pain syndromes result from inflammation and will usually get better within a few weeks.

Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
Burning or tingling down the leg Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot
A constant pain on one side of the rear
A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Sciatica usually affects only one side of the lower body. Often, the pain extends from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down the leg. Depending on where the sciatic nerve is affected, the pain might also extend to the foot or toes. For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the pain from sciatica might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse.

Any condition that causes irritation to the sciatic nerve can cause the pain associated with sciatica. In many cases, sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc (also called a slipped disc or ruptured disc). Additional common causes of sciatica include:

Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal in the lower back)
Degenerative disc disease (breakdown of discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae)
Spondylolisthesis (a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over another one)
Pregnancy
Other things that might make your back pain worse include being overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels, and sleeping on a mattress that is too soft.

Answer 2

sciatica is the pain along the course of sciatic nerve. so anything that compresses or irritates or pinches the nerve will cause sciatica. Disc problems such as herniated discs and degenerative disc disease can compress or irritate nerve roots in the lower back and are common causes of sciatica. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis can also be a cause for Sciatica. Other things that may make your back pain worse include being overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels, or sleeping on a mattress that is too soft.

Sciatica also occurs when there is an overgrowth of bone (bone spur) on your vertebrae. More rarely, the nerve can be compressed by a tumor or damaged by a disease such as diabetes.

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Answer 4

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It comes from pressure on the sciatic nerve. The pressure comes from the discs between the vertebrae or from the vertebrae themselves. The classic source of pressure on the sciatic nerve comes from a ruptured/herniated or bulging disc. The disc is the soft tissue between the vertebrae.

You will need a series of conventional xrays, and an MRI to address the location and extent of the damage.

It might be improved with simple exercises taught by a physical therapist, or an epidural steroid injection or with surgery.

Answer 7

common low back problems can cause sciatica.Lumbar herniated disc,Lumbar spinal stenosis,degenaratve disc leasion,piriformis syndrome and spinal tumour can clso cause sciatica

Answer 8

sitting in a bad chair for a long time.

Answer 9

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