Sciatica

Sciatica is a condition where pain travels from the lower back down to the leg due to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

🔹 Common Symptoms

Pain radiating from lower back to buttock and leg

Tingling or numbness in the leg

Burning or electric shock–like pain

Weakness in the affected leg

🔹 Main Causes

Herniated Disc (most common)

Spine degeneration (age-related changes)

Muscle spasm or tight piriformis muscle

Prolonged sitting or poor posture

🔹 Who Is at Risk?

People with desk jobs (long sitting hours)

Heavy weight lifting without proper technique

Overweight individuals

Sudden bending or twisting movements

🔹 Treatment

✔ Rest (short-term)

✔ Pain relief medications

✔ Physiotherapy & stretching exercises

✔ Hot fomentation

✔ Epidural injections (in severe cases)

✔ Surgery (rare, if nerve compression is severe)

🔹 Simple Prevention Tips

Avoid prolonged sitting

Maintain proper posture

Strengthen back & core muscles

Lift weights correctly