Several years ago I had to endure a flair up of sciatic nerve pain: sciatica. To be perfectly honest, it was one of the worst years of my life that I had to live with it. But where did this sciatic discomfort and annoying pain come from. What could I have done to prevent it? Following is some basic information about sciatica and what brings it on.
Most people depict sciatic pain as sharp, achy, dull, like needles or pins pricking the skin. Many will say that its like experiencing electric shocks all up your rear end and leg. Other feelings related with sciatica are numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that never seem to stop and increase with stress and anxiety.
Sciatica is caused by any number of reasons but the main one is from physical strain over the years of one's life. Some of the more common ones are bad posture both in sitting and sleeping, muscle strains from sports or other strenuous activities or other physical maladies. All of these add up to extra stress on the sciatic nerve and surrounding tissue which can cause the flair ups. For the most part, it is the nerve itself that is normally being irritated, where from tumors, pregnancy or other factors.
In most patients, the sciatic nerve discomfort is brought on and exacerbated by the constant pressure and flexing of the piriformis muscle. This muscle runs onder the lower section of the spine and helps flex and move the hips. This muscle is extremely likely to be affected by arthritis or other conditions. Any of these can also bring upon sciatica and the pain associated with it.
To find out the cause of sciatica, the doctor has to evaluate the patient's medical history, and have them to undergo a neurological and physical examination. This medical examination consists of MRI, CT scan, and x-rays.
These tests can aid to uncover probable contraindications to spinal changes and other chiropractic remedy. Take into account that a right analysis is the first move to get to the bottom of your medical disorder. There are any number of causes of sciatic nerve inflammation and pain.
There are ways to cure and completely eliminate sciatic nerve inflammation and pain. You will find that the cure does not come overnight, but if you are willing to do a little research, follow your doctor's advice, and make a few lifestyle changes, you can be pain free for good. - 15438
Most people depict sciatic pain as sharp, achy, dull, like needles or pins pricking the skin. Many will say that its like experiencing electric shocks all up your rear end and leg. Other feelings related with sciatica are numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that never seem to stop and increase with stress and anxiety.
Sciatica is caused by any number of reasons but the main one is from physical strain over the years of one's life. Some of the more common ones are bad posture both in sitting and sleeping, muscle strains from sports or other strenuous activities or other physical maladies. All of these add up to extra stress on the sciatic nerve and surrounding tissue which can cause the flair ups. For the most part, it is the nerve itself that is normally being irritated, where from tumors, pregnancy or other factors.
In most patients, the sciatic nerve discomfort is brought on and exacerbated by the constant pressure and flexing of the piriformis muscle. This muscle runs onder the lower section of the spine and helps flex and move the hips. This muscle is extremely likely to be affected by arthritis or other conditions. Any of these can also bring upon sciatica and the pain associated with it.
To find out the cause of sciatica, the doctor has to evaluate the patient's medical history, and have them to undergo a neurological and physical examination. This medical examination consists of MRI, CT scan, and x-rays.
These tests can aid to uncover probable contraindications to spinal changes and other chiropractic remedy. Take into account that a right analysis is the first move to get to the bottom of your medical disorder. There are any number of causes of sciatic nerve inflammation and pain.
There are ways to cure and completely eliminate sciatic nerve inflammation and pain. You will find that the cure does not come overnight, but if you are willing to do a little research, follow your doctor's advice, and make a few lifestyle changes, you can be pain free for good. - 15438
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I share and speak alot about sciatic nerve pain and how I found the cure over at my blog, sciatica treatment. You can read about how I found the sciatica cures there also.
