Sciatica is a condition where you feel pain along the path of the sciatic nerve which goes from your lower back, through your hips and buttocks, and down each leg. Here are some common causes of sciatica:
- Slipped Disc: This happens when a disc in your spine moves out of place and presses on your sciatic nerve.
- Narrow Spinal Canal: This is when the space in your spine where your nerves pass through becomes narrow and presses on your sciatic nerve.
- Bone Slippage: This is when a bone in your spine moves forward over the one below it and presses on your sciatic nerve
- Tight Muscle: If the muscle in your buttocks, called the piriformis muscle, is too tight, it can press on your sciatic nerve.
- Pregnancy: The changes in the body during pregnancy can press on the sciatic nerve.
- Tumors or Injuries: Sometimes, a growth in your spine or an injury can press on your sciatic nerve.
Remember, if you’re feeling pain that goes from your lower back down to your leg, it’s important to see a doctor. Neuro Spine & General Clinic is here for Sciatica Treatment in Jalandhar.
