News Flash: Sciatica isn’t caused by disc herniations. In this article, we explore three compelling reasons why sciatica is attributed to disc gel, which comes
Up to 80% of US adults are affected by back pain. The prevalence of this condition can be explained by the fact that just about
Sciatic nerve pain affects a large portion of the population, with as many as 40% of people dealing with sciatic nerve pain at some point
If you’ve been living with back pain, you’ve likely come across terms like “pinched nerve”, “bulging disc”, and “slipped disc”. These terms are often used interchangeably in reference to herniated discs and bulging discs, and even “herniated” and “bulging” are commonly used interchangeably. While these are all terms that are used to describe spinal disc issues and spine pain, they mean different things, and there’s a difference between bulging and herniated discs. But how can you tell what this difference is?
It’s common for adults and children alike to wear backpacks. They provide a convenient way to carry everything you may need throughout your day. However, carrying everything you need on your back can get heavy, placing more weight on your spine than it’s prepared to carry. This added weight then has the potential to cause damage to your spinal discs, leading to back pain.
Due to the variable nature of sciatic pain, a wide range of symptoms can arise. Similar to herniated discs, sciatic pain is worse in, and radiates to, the legs, most of the time below the knee. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Sciatica can be a debilitating condition, but it is usually secondary to other issues. If left untreated, whatever is causing sciatica can worsen, leading to complications that can become even more serious. This is why it’s important to have an understanding of what can cause sciatica, as this will better your understanding of how to best treat this condition.
There are many misconceptions about sciatica that have been bolstered by many doctors who are unaware of what actually causes sciatica pain. This is why I wanted to lay out all of the facts of what I have learned about sciatica and its cause throughout my time of treating it and I hope that it will help you have a greater understanding of this condition as well.
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