02/11/2025
Sciatic Nerve (Sciatica)
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It starts from the lower back (lumbar spine), passes through the buttocks, and runs down the back of each leg all the way to the feet.
π What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying problem.
It happens when the sciatic nerve is irritated, compressed, or inflamed β often due to:
A herniated or slipped disc
Bone spurs on the spine
Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
Injury or pressure on the nerve from muscles (especially the piriformis muscle)
β οΈ Common Symptoms
Sharp pain in the lower back, buttock, or leg
Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
Weakness in one leg
Pain that worsens when sitting or coughing
πͺ Relief & Management
Physiotherapy and stretching
Hot or cold compress
Good posture and regular exercise
In severe cases β medical treatment or surgery
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